GE TFX24EFB Owner’s Manual

Newtoget

thebest

UseandCareof
ModalTFX24Ewith

CustomIce&Chilled

WaterDispenser

ElectronicMonitorand

DiagnosticSystem p6

HowtoUseYour

DispenserControls pD
FoodStorageSuggestionsp13

Savetimeandmoney
Beforeyourequestservice,
usetileProblemSolver.p19

_:ourD_TectL_netoGene_'a_Electric

The GE Answer"Cen_er 800,626.2000

6E_ERAL @ ELECTRIC

a, ,_a

Contents

Page

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

:!mportant Safety!nstructions, +,3

H0w ;+SCOnnect:E!dCtr:icity .i; 3, 4
Instaliati0n Requirements ++:.. ,4

Howto Adjust Rollers. :;i ...... 4

Howto Set Temperature

Controls: +::_i.: i.... ......... 5

Automatic Energy Saver

:System..:. : .................. 5

Electronic Monitor and

Diagnostic System ........... 6-9

Automatic Icemaker and
Water & Ice Dispenser + . .t0-12

Food Storage Suggestions . ,. 13

Food-Saver System ......... 14

Shelf Positions ................ 15, 16

User Maintenance

Instructions .............. 17,18

Water Filter Accessory ........ 18

Problem Solver ........... 19-22

Consumer Services .......... 23

Warranty.. ......... :Back Cover

Read this book carefully.

It is designed to help you operate
and maintain your new refrigerator
properly

Keep it handy for answers to your
auestions

If you don't understand something
or need more help

Call, toll-free:

The GE Answer Center TM
800 626 2000

consumer information service
or write (include your phone

number)

Consumer Affairs

General Electric Company

Appliance Park

Louisville. KY 40225

Write down the model and
serial numbers.

You'll find 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 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.
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 19
through 22 It lists minor causes of
operating problems that you can
correct yourself

Energy=Saving Tips

e Location of your refrigerator is

important. Avoid locating it next to

your range, a heating vent or where
sun will shine directly on it,

,, Don't open doors more often

than necessary

• Close the doors as soon as
possible, particularly in hot, humid

weather.

• 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.

,, Store only those foods requiring
refrigeration in your refrigerator

o Wipe all moisture from bottles
and cartons before putting them in

the refrigerator,

o Keep all foods covered to
reduce moisture build-up inside

the refrigerator

• if you turn controls to coldest
position for quick chilling or freez-
ing, be sure to turn them back to
regular settings,

= Don't overcrowd yoUr refrigerator.

Overcrowding can require extra
electrical energy to keep every-

thing cool

Important Safety instructions

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

i:i!:,!:ii_;};!_;8

WARNING--When 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.
= This refrigerator must be properly

installed in accordance with the

Installation Instructions before it

is used. See grounding instructions

below and on page 4.

o Never unplug your refrigerator

by pulling on the power cord.

Always grip plug firmly and pull
straight out from the receptacte.

• 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.

o When moving your refrigerator
away from the wall, be careful
not to roll over or damage the

power cord.
=After your refrigerator is in

operation, do not touch the cold
surfaces, particularly when hands

are damp or wet, Skin may adhere

to these extremely cold surfaces.

o Do not place fingers or hands on

the automatic icemaking mechanism
while the refrigerator isplugged ino

This wilt prevent contact with the
moving parts of the ejector mechan-

ism, 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:
'1...Youmay safely refreeze frozen

foods that have thawed if they still
contain ice crystals or if they are

still cold--below 40°1::
't 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
"Even partial thawing and refreez-

ing reduce the eating quality of
foods, particularly fruits, vege-
tables 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"

o If your old refrigerator isstill

around the house but not in use,

be sure to remove the doors. This

will reduce the possibility of danger

to chifdren.

Unplug your refrigerator:
A,,Before making any repairs
Note: We strongly recommend

that any servicing be performed
by a qualified individual

B. Before cleaning.
CoBefore 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

o Do not operate your refrigerator
in the presence of explosive fumes,

SAVE T .IESE

, STRUCT O aS

?

i2'_::_S':_[:i; ::ii

i!_:_:iq;:ii::::::ii

r staHation Requirements= MPORTANT..o P ease Read Carefully

How to conrnect

e ectricity

For personal safety,

this appliance must be

properly grounded.

The power cord of this appliance

is equipped with a three-prong
(grounding) plug which mates with
a standard three-prong (grounding)
wall receptacle (Fig 1) to minimize

the possibility of electric shock

hazard from this appliance

PREFERRED
METHOD

Fig

Have the walt receptacle and
circuit checked by a qualified

electrician to make sure the
receptacle is properly grounded

3 Part No 468326P01

Where a standard two-prong wall

receptacle is encountered, it is the
personal responsibility and obli-
gation of the customer to have it
replaced with a properly grounded
three-prong wall receptacle

DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUM-
STANCES, CUT OR REMOVE

THE THIRD (GROUND} PRONG

FROM THE POWER CORD.

[continued next page)

Dnstan ation Requirements (continued) --_MPORTANT... Please Read CarefuBy

Use of adapter plug

Because of potential safety hazards

under certain conditions, we strongly

recommend against use of an adapter

plug However, ifyou still elect to use
an adapter, where local codes permit,

aTEMPORARYCONNECTION may

be made to a properly grounded

two-prong wall receptacle by use of

a UL listed adapter (Fig, 2) available

at most local hardware stores,

TEMPORARYMETHOD

(ADAPTERPLUGSNOT

PERMITTEDINCANADA) _--"'_' \"

ALIGNLARGE _j

PRONGS/SLOTS_ _ /

_'_ [ F _-..I"'I;INSUREPROPER

¼"_ II _-- GROUNDAND

Fig2 r l BEFOREUSE

The larger slot in the adapter must be

aligned with the larger slot in the wall
receptacle to provide proper polarity
in the connection of the power cord

CAUTION: Attaching adapter
ground terminal to wall receptacle
cover screw does not ground the

appliance unless cover screw is

metal, and not insulated, and wall
receptacle is grounded through

house wiring Customer should
have the circuit checked by a qual-

ified electrician to make sure the
receptacle 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 use

Should the adapter ground
terminal break, DO NOT USE the
appliance until a proper ground

has again been established.

_ FIRMCONNECTION

Use of extension cords

Because of potential safety hazards
under certai ncond itions, we strongly

recommend against the use of an
extension cord However, ifyou 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 15amperes {minimum) and 120

volts, Such extension cords are
obtainable through your local

service organization

The refrigerator should always

be plugged into its own

individual electrical outlet--

(t15 volt, 60 Hertz, single phase

AC) This is recommended for best

performance and to prevent over-

loading house wiring circuits, which
could cause a possible fire hazard
from overheating wires,

Refrigerator Unstan ation

Location

Do not install refrigerator where

temperature will go below 60°t=.

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

Cgearanoes

Allow 5/8" at each side, 1"over top,

and 1" at rear for ease of installation,

proper air circulation, plumbing and

electrical connections,, Allow 3/4"

at each side for door clearance°

Water Supply

There should be sufficient tubing
for the icemaker from the cold
water supply to allow you to move

the refrigerator out from the walt
several feet (approximately 3 coils
of 1/4-inch copper tubing that mea-

sure at least 10 inches in diameter)

Rollers

Adjustable rollers, which enable
you to move your refrigerator away

from the wall for cleaning, are
located behind the base grille

These rollers should be set so that
the refrigerator is firmly positioned

on the floor and the front is raised
just enough that the doors close

easily when Opened about halfway
Specially designed door hinges lift

both doors slightly when opened,
The force of gravity then helps
close the doors automatically,

PULLOUT

To adjust rollers, remove the base

grille by grasping it at the bottom
and pulling it out

Turn miler adjusting screws clock-

wise to raise refrigerator, counter-
clockwiseto lower it Use adjustable

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

When adjusting front rollers for

proper door closure, it is recom-
mended that the bottom front edge
of the cabinet be approximately
5/8 inch 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

4

Operating You Refrigerator

Set the

temperature controls

FREEZER

E COLDEST

Your refrigerator has two controls
that let you regulate the tempera-

ture in the fresh food and freezer
compartments

INITIALLY, set the FRESH FOOD
control at 5 and the FREEZER

control at Co

For colder or warmer temperatures,

adjust the desired compartment con-
trol one letter or number at a time

IMPORTANT

When initially setting the controls or
when adjusting them, allow 24 hours
for the temperatures to stabilize, or

even out,,

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

ments-fresh food AN D freezer.

How to test temperatures

Use the milk test for the fresh food
compartment, Place a container of
milkon 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 con-
tainer of ice cream in the center of

the freezer compartment. Check it
after aday if it's too hard or too soft,
adjust the temperatu re controls

Always allow 24 hours for the refrig -
erator to reach the temperature
you set.

If you turn your household

thermostat below 60°F at night

... you may want to turn the lettered

control one step colder, asfrom "C"
to "D" Cooler temperatures in the

house may cause the freezer con-

trols to operate less frequently,
thus allowing the freezer compart-
ment to warm somewhat. To protect
your frozen food supply, leave your
lettered setting atthis 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 anextended period
This change should have no

effect on your fresh food section

However, if freezing occurs, turn
the numbered control one step
warmer, as from "5" to "4"

When you stop turning the thermo-
stat 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 isautomatically 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 Tha[s why there is no
"energy saver" switch there's no

need for it

No defrosting

It is not necessary to defrost the

freezer or fresh food compartments
Your refrigerator is designed and
equipped to defrost itself
automatically

5 Part No 468326P01

E ectroHic Monitor & Diagnostic System

Btkeeps an eye on

things for you.

@

Q Red signal light flashes to tell

you when either door is open

Green signal light tel is you that

the Door Alarm beeper has been
set to sound after either door has

been open 30 seconds

Red signal light tells you when

freezer foodkeeping temperature is
above normal

(_Green lighted word NORMAL

indicates that no failure has been

detected by the diagnostic system

Flashing green diagnostic codes

in the display warn you when:
_ frozen foods should be

checked,

_ power has been interrupted,

icemaker may not be operating

properly

What these codes mean--and what

to do when they appear--is sum-
marized on the inside of the freezer

compartment door and explained

more thoroughly on the following
pages

System Check pad puts a review

of the electronic diagnosis of five
coded functions at your fingertip
and also allows you to erase codes

from display

(_ Electronic control allows you

to turn night light in water-andqce
dispenser on and off.

Electronic control allows you
to select ice cubes or crushed ice,
and green signal light confirms

your choice

When your refrigerator

is first plugged in...

All panel lights come on for five
seconds, a beep sounds, and lights

go off except as follows:
o PF flashes in the display Touch

SYSTEM CHECK-RESET pad to
erase it

o Green word NORMAL glows,

o Red WARM TEMPERATURE
light glows if freezer compartment

temperature is higher than normal,,

It goes off when proper foodkeeping

temperature is reached,,

• Door alarm beeper is activated

and green light on DOOR ALARM

pad glows,,
o CRUSHED ice selection light

glows,

• Red DOOR OPEN light flashes if
either door is open, goes out when

doors are shut,
o Night light in water-and-ice

dispenser is off.,

defrost system has failed
freezer control may need to be

set for a colder temperature

(continued next page)

How to set the

Door Alarm

You don't have to set the visual

alarm° As long as either door is

open, the red DOOR OPEN signal
light flashes

If the green signal light on the
DOOR ALARM pad is glowing, the

beeper alarm isset,, If it's not, touch
the pad to turn it on.

Why the red Warm
Temperature light glows.

At first, it's probably because your
newly-installed refrigerator hasn't
completely cooled down yet. Wait a
few hours for it to coot, and then

the light will go out.

From then on, the red light will glow
whenever temperatures inside get
too high for proper food storage If
this happens, open the doors only
when absolutely necessary, and

close them as quickly as possible
As soon as inside temperatures

return to normal, the light goes out

How the Electronic Monitor

and Diagnostic System works.

The word NORMAL is lighted in

green except when a failure has
been detected

If either door is open for more

than 30 seconds, a recurring beep
sounds.

The light goes out and the beeping
stops when you close the door.

There are times when you'll want
the Door Alarm beeper turned off.

When you're rearranging a lot of
food, for example. Just touch the

pad. The green light will go out and

the beeping will stop.

Deactivating the Door Alarm
beeper does not turn the red DOOR

OPEN light off--it keeps flashing

until the door is closed.

The SYSTEM CHECK pad has two
functions:

1 You can touch the SYSTEM

CHECK pad and get a review of the
electronic diagnostic codes in order

of their priority
2 If a fault code is flashing, you

can touch the SYSTEM CHECK pad
to erase that code and check for
other failures

(continued next page)

7 Pad No 468326P01

E ®ctronic Monitor & Diagnostic System (continued)

The Electronic Monitor and

Diagnostic System a_erts
you when something starts

to go wrong.

If a diagnostic code appears on the

display, something needs special
attention.

To get your attention, the display

code flashes until you erase it The
first 6 flashes are accompanied

by beeps.

If more than one coded function
requires attention at the same time,

the one with the highest priority will

be displayed first until erased, Then

the one with the next highest priority
will flash until erased And so on,

The following codes are shown in

order of their priority

This flashing code tells you the

power to the refrigerator has been
interrupted for more than 2 seconds,

Check the condition of food in both
the fresh food and freezer compart-

ments. Touch SYSTEM CHECK-
RESET pad to erase code

This flashing code teIIs you
something's wrong with the defrost
system--keep doors closed to retain
cold and call for service. Touch

SYSTEM CHECK- RESET pad to
erase code and to check for other
failures

This flashing code tells you to
check your frozen food. Has any
of it started to thaw? A package may

be holding the freezer compartment
door open. Don't open the door
more often than absolutely neces-
sary until freezer compartment tem-
perature returns to normal, Touch

SYSTEM CHECK-RESET pad to
erase code and to check for other

failures, Call forservice if necessary,,

This flashing code tells you to
check the automatic icemaker, Ice

clumps in the storage bin may have
stalled the icemaker,, Follow correc-

tive measures described on page 21.
Touch SYSTEM CHECK- RESET

pad to erase code If code reappears,
call for service

This flashing code tells you to
check temperature controls and
adjust them if necessary, (See direc-

tions on page 5,) Touch SYSTEM
CHECK- RESET pad to erase code,

If code reappears within 4 hours,

call for service

ESectronic Monitor & Diagnostic System (continued)

$ignamLights and

Diagnostic Codes

What they mean, and what to

do when they alert you, is
summarized on this panel on

the inside of the freezer
compartment door.

Panel located on the inside of the freezer compartment door.

9 Part No 468326P01

& ChiObd Water Disp®e s÷

Automatic Icemaker and

Ice & Water" Dispenser

Your refrigerator has an automatic

icemaker and acustom dispenser

that dispenses chilled water, ice

cubes and crushed ice through
the freezer compartment door
Herds how they work.

Water flows from household
supply through dual solenoid

valve (I) to water reservoir (2]
and to automatic icemaker (3]

,as needed

Water is frozen in cube mold (4]

and ejected into storage bin [5)

•where a motor-powered auger
moves cubes forward to dispens-

ing unit. When you touch the
CUBES pad on front of freezer
compartment door, ice cubes wilt
dispense through chute in door
when cradle is pressed

When you touch the CRUSHED
pad, baffle in housing channels

cubes through the crusher and
crushed ice falls through chute

into glass when cradle is pressed

Chilled water from reservoir
flows through tubing in door [6)

and is dispensed when cradle

is pressed

Touch the LIGHT pad to turn the

night light (7) in the dispenser
on or off

Important Facts about

Your Custom Dispenser

o Your icemaker will produce an
average of five cubes an hour--

approximately t20 cubes in a 24-
hour period--depending on freezer
compartment temperature, room
temperature, number of door open-
ings and other use conditions

The ice storage bin holds about

250 cubes ......

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 !2. ;

a Overfilling glasswith ice and

use of narrow or extra-tall glasses
should be avoided. This can jam the

chute or cause the door in the chute
to freeze shut. Periodicalty open the

freezer compartment door and took

down into the chute. If ice is block-

ing the chute, poke it through with

a wooden spoon,

o 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.

= 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 mixe& 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.

e Beverages and foods should not
be quick-chilled in the ice storage

bin. Cans, bottles or food packages

in the storage bin can 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 and/or dispense welt.

Before Using Your

icemaker and Dispenser

If refrigerator is operated before

water connection is made, keep
manual icemaker switch in the

OFF position

When water supply has been

connected to icemaker, raise
access door to ice bin and turn

manual switch to QN position

access

door

emaker

Manual switch

Ice storage bin

Depress water dispenser cradle

for about two minutes to remove
trapped air from water line and to

fill water reservoir automatically

Ice cube mold automatically fills
with water after cooling to freez-
ing temperatures First cubes
normally freeze after several

hours
NOTE: With a newly-installed

refrigerator, allow about 24 hours
for the freezer compartment to
cool down to the proper ice-

making temperature

(continued next page)

t0

Ice & Wat÷ Dispcns® (continued)

Once Your Icemaker and

Dispenser Are in Operation

Throw away the first few batches
of ice cubes (10 or 15 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 half dozen 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 prema-
turely when the bin is only partially
full Open the ice access door, reach
in, level the cubes by hand and ice-
making will 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

= For ice, touch CUBES or
CRUSHED pad For water, simply

position glass beneath words
"CHILLED WATER 1'

When Dispensing Ice,,.

Some crushed ice may be dis-

i

pensed even though you touched the :i

CUBES pad. This happens occasion- .....

ally when a few cubes inadvertently

get diverted to the crusher, :'
Sometimes a mound of snow will :i:: i::i

form on the door in the ice chute.
This condition is normal, and usually :::

occurs when you have dispensed
crushed ice repeatedly The snow

wil! eventually evaporate

When Dispensing Water.,.

The water system provides approx-
imately six successive 8-ounce
glassfuls., After this, several hours

must be allowed for the new water
reservoir supply to cool You prob-

ably 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

Caution:

Under certain rare circum-

stances, ice cubes may be
discolored, usually appearing
with a green-bluish hue, The

cause of this unusual discolor-
ation is apparently due to a

combination of factors such as
certain characteristics of local

waters, household plumbing
and the accumulation of copper

salts in an inactive water supply

line which feeds the icemaker

Continued consumption of such
discolored ice cubes may be

injurious to health. If such dis-

coloration is observed, discard
the ice cubes and contact your

General Electric Factory Service
Center or an authorized Customer
Care®servicer°

_,Grip glass or other container
gently near rim and press rim firmly
against ice or water dispenser

cradle

Caution:

Never put fingers or other objects
into the ice crusher discharge

opening.

Dispensed water will be cooler
than tap water but not as cold as
ice water,, For colder water, simply

add crushed ice or cubes before
dispensing water

%:•=.

_L•_ . •

11

Part No 468326P01

To Stop Dispensing

Release pressure from 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 chit led water if excessive, the spill

should be wiped dry immediately,,

Do not pour water in the spill shelf

because it is not self draining--pour

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

according to instructions on page 17

To Remove Ice Cube
Storage Container

Simultaneously press up on tab
under container and pull container
straight out while supporting it at
front and rear

If Ice Is Used Infrequently°,,°

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

bin periodically and wash it in luke-

warm water Be sure to allow stor-
age bin to cool before replacing it--

otherwise ice cubes will stick to the

metal auger

Turn the Manual lcemaker
Switch to the OFF 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 time

• going away on vacation, at which
time you should also turn off the
valve in the water supply line to

your refrigerator

If This isYour First icemakero.o

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

icemaking sounds and are not cause
for concern,

if ice Clumps Form in

Storage Bin ....

The icemaker ejects cubes in

groups of five, and it is normal for

several cubes to be joined together

However, infrequent usage of ice

can cause ice clumps to form in the

storage bin, resulting in temporary

malfunction of the dispenser
mechanism

If this happens:

o remove storage bin from freezer
compartment

o break up ice clumps with fingertip
pressure and discard remaining

clumps,

• replace bin before remaining
cubes melt and fuse together

12

_ _s_ ._ t_ _ • _ "2

@ gg÷s £B<Dns

Suggested stop'age times
for meat and poultry*

IN IN

Ealingquality drops REFRIGERATOR FREEZER
alter time shown 35° to 40°F O°E

M AT

DAYS MONTHS

Fresh Meats

Roasls (Beef & Lamb) 3 to 5 6 to I2
Roasts(Pork & Veal) 3 lo 5 4 to 8

Steaks (Beef) 3 to 5 6 to12
Chops (Lamb) 3 to 5 6 to 9
Chops (Pork) 3 !o 5 3 to 4

Ground & Stew Meals I to 2 3 to4
Variely Meats I to 2 3 to 4

Sausage(Pork) 1to2 ] to2
ProcessedMeats

Bacon 7 !
Frankiurlers 7
Ham(Whole) 7 I to 2
Ham (Halo 3 to 5 J _o 2
Ham(Slices) 3 i to 2

LuncheonMeals. 3 to 5 Freezing
Sausage(Sm0ked) - 7 n0lrec0m-
Sausage(Dry& Semi-Dry) ]4 to 2] mended

CookedMeats

CookedPleatsand

MealDishes 3 !o 4 2 to 3

Gravy& Meal B_olh 1 !o 2 2 to 3

Fresh Poultry

Chicken &Turkey(Whole) I lo 2 12
Chicken (Pieces) ] to 2 9
Turkey(Pieces) I to 2 6

Duck & Goose(Whole) ] to 2 6

Giblels I In 2 3

CookedPoultry

Pieces(Coveredwith Broth) I lo 2 6
Pieces(NoI Covered) 3 to 4 l

CookedPoultry Dishes 3 to 4 4 to 6

FriedChicken 3to4 4
(Otherthan for meats&poultry) FREEZER

Most fruits and vegetables 8-12 months

Lean lisb 6-8 months

Fattyfish, rolis and breads,

soups,slew.casseroles 2-3months

Cakes,pies, sandwiches.

leII_overs(cooked),
Ice cream (original carton) ] month max

Newtechniquesareconstantlybeingdeveloped
ConsulttheColfegeorCountyExtensionServiceor

youriocalUtilityCompanyforthelatestinformation
onfreezingandstoringfoods

*U S Department of Agriculture

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:

o Always remove store wrappings
o Rewrap in foil, film or wax paper

and refrigerate immediately

Tostore cheese, wrap well with wax

paper or aluminum foil, or put in a
plastic bag

= Carefully wrap to expel air and
help prevent mold

a Store pro-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 Crispness can be maintained by
covering vegetables with a moist

towel
o As a further aid to freshness,

pre-packaged vegetables can be
stored in their original wrapping

Note:' Special fresh food com-

partment drawers (on models so

equipped) make it unnecessary
to wrap certain foods which they've
been designed to preserve,, These
drawers are described on page 14,

Tostore 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 content

o tt will be necessary to experiment
to determine the freezer compart-

ment location and temperature con-
trol setting to keep your ice cream
at the right serving temperature

o The rear of the freezer compart-

ment is slightly colder than the front

Tips on freezing foods

There are three essential require-

ments 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, because
less culling and sorting will be

necessary

3. Proper packaging_ Use food
wraps designed especially for
freezing.

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 refreeze meat that has com-

pletely thawed; meat, whether raw
or cooked, can be frozen success-
fully only once

Limit freezing of fresh (unfrozen)
meats or seafoods to 26 pounds at

a time

Organize your food storage

for convenience.

= Store all like things together This
not only saves time, but electricity--
because you can find foods faster

o Place the oldest items up front so

they can be used up promptly

o Use the handy shelves on the door
for most frequently used sauces and

condiments
a Use the meat drawer for meats

you do not freeze

To save money inenergy
and food costs.

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

toward the rear of the top shelf as
they will stay coldest in this part

of the fresh food compartment,,

o Cover moist foods With tight lids,

plastic film or foil

= Leaf vegetables and fruits placed

in storage drawers will last longer

when stored in closed plastic con-

tainers or wrapped in plastic film

o Do not overload your fresh food

or freezer compartment with a lot

of warm food at once,
o Open the door the fewest times

possible to save electrical energy
= When going out of town for

several days, leave as few perish-
ables as possible in the refrigerator

Move the icemaker manual switch

to "OFF" and shut off water to the
refrigerator

!:::;i;:I:i]¸._

i ';:2

!2

x_-> :, i

'/:i¸ i:

_ ii:iii ii

'l ,' L¸:

_,_ xI ::

_z:2. _ :

t3

PaR No 468326P01

Moist'n Fresh
drawer--close

Moist'n Fresh

drawer-close tightly

Convertible
Meat Kee

i_Aoist n Fresh Drawers

The two top drawers are designed

to keep unwrapped foods fresh
by retaining the natural moisture

content of foods such as:

• Artichokes . Cherries • Plums

• Asparagus ° Corn • Radishes
. Beets,topped. Currants • Rhubarb

• Blueberries . Greens,leafy • Spinach

•Carrots • Lettuce . Tomatoes

•Celery • Parsley ripe

• Peasgreen

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

foods be stored wrapped--foods

such as:

. Broccoli • Cabbage . Parsnips

• Brussels • Cauliflower • Turnips
Sprouts • GreenOnions

Storage time wilt 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

drawers should be poured out and
the drawers wiped dry

The Moist'n Fresh drawers are
partially sealed by gaskets attached

to the covers at the front and back
edges Always replace them in these

covers and push the drawers all the

way in

Cooi'n Fresh Drawer

The lower right drawer is designed

to provide lower humidity storage
for items such as:

•Apples • Nectarines• Raspberries

•Apricots • Oranges • SummerSquash
. Grapes . Peaches • Strawberries

• Mushrooms-Pears ° Tangerines

Convertible Meat Keeper

(on models so equipped)

The "Meats or Vegetables drawer

has its own cold air duct to allow a
stream of cold air from the freezer
compartment to flow around the

drawer

Fresh

drawer--do not force
tightly closed

The variable temperature control
regulates the air flow from the
freezer compartment

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

14

SheDfPositions

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:

1o Pull the upper left drawer

straight out
2, Lift the upper left drawer cover

and pull it out

Simply replace in reverse order,
making sure grooves at rear of covers
engage supporting rods at rear of

refrigerator.. "Meats or Vegetables"
drawer must be returned to the

lower left position,,

Sealed Snack Pack

{on models so equipped)

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 unwrapped meats and

cheese, bacon, hors d'oeuvres,
spreads and snacks

How to rearrange
your she ves

Adjustable Shelves

Shelves in the fresh food and

freezer compartments are adjust-
able, enabling you to make efficient
shelf arrangements to fit your
family's food storage needs.

Tempered Glass Shelves in
Fresh Food Compartment

To remove sheLves: Tilt shelf up
at front, then lift it up and out of
tracks on rear wall of refrigerator

3.. Slide the upper right drawer and
cover to the left and remove them

4o Pull the"Meats or Vegetables"
drawer straight out, then lift its cover

and remove it.

5oSlide the bottom right drawerand

cover to the left and remove them

[] Engage !

top tug I

[] 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

:_ :4 ,_

:::i::!1!i_:'

_k:,_:Z:_¸

__i:•i•:•:i¸ :_,"

::;:i:i!,:::_,

15

Part No 468326P01

She f Positions cont ooed

Removable Wine Rack
(on models so equipped)

The wine rack is designed to hold
a bottle on its side and will fit on

any shelf

To relocate the wine rack:

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 reposition shelves:

1. While pressing tabs on shelf
supports on rigM wall, lift shelf out

of grooves in supports

3, Select desired shelf height and
insert shelf rods into holes on left

wall, 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

1 ,

If sheli supports at desired level on

right wall do not have tabs, merely

lower shelf into place on supports

Pull wine rack straight out Then
position its lip over either edge of
the shelf you want to suspend it
from and push it al! the way in

Ports-Bins on Fresh Food
Compartment Door

(on models so equipped)

Adjustable Ports-Bins can easily
be carried from refrigerator to work
area A dozen eggs in their original
carton will fit securely in a Porta-Bin

To remove: Lift Ports-Bin straight

up until mounting hooks disengage

To relocate: Select desired shelf

height, engage Ports-Bin's hooks in
slots on the tracks of the door, and

push in, Ports-Bin will lock in place

2oPull shetf sideways until shelf
rods come out of holes on left wall

16

User Maintenance Hnst °uctions

CBeaning your
refrigerator

Outside Inside

Protect the paint finish. The finish

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

With proper care, it will stay new-

looking and rust-free for years Apply
a coat of appliance polish wax when
the refrigerator is new and then at

least twice a year
Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner

(Cat. No. WR97X216)is available

from GE and Hotpoint Appliance

Parts Marts

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

with appliance polish 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 Do not use scouring pads,

powdered cleaners, bleach, or

cleaners containing bleach

Clean the door trim the same way,

Do not use gritty finish-dulling

cleansers,

Water-and-ice dispenser spill shelf

should be wiped dry immediately

if excessive spills occur Water

allowed to remain on shelf may

leave deposits removable by soak-

ing with a mixture of one teaspoon

of a non-precipitating water soften-

ing compound (such as Calgon
brand) or citric acid powder per pint

of hot tap water or undiluted vinegar,

Soak until deposit disappears or
becomes loose enough to rinse

away Usually 30 minutes soaking

time is adequate.

Clean both fresh food and freezer
compartments at least once a year.

It is recommended that the refriger-

ator be unplugged before cleaning.

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

when cleaning in the vicinity of
switches, lights or controls

Use warm water and baking soda

solution--about a tablespoon of

baking soda to a quart of water
Rinse thoroughly with water and

wipe dry. Follow this same pro-

cedure for cleaning door gaskets,
meat and vegetable drawers, and

all plastic parts Wash ice storage
bin in lukewarm water only Do not

use cleansing powders or other
abrasive cleaners

Do not wash any plastic parts
from your refrigerator in your
automatic dishwasher.

Electronic Monitor and
Diagnostic System Pane_s

Clean the panels on the outside
and inside of the freezer compart-
ment door with a glass cleaner,
such asWindex brand, and a soft,
clean cloth

Behind

Care should be taken in moving
your refrigerator away from the
wall All types of floor coverings
can be damaged, particularly cush-

ioned coverings and those with
embossed surfaces Pull the refrig-
erator 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

For most efficient operation,
remove the base grille (see page 4)
and remove the defrost water pan,
then either sweep

away or vacu um
up dust that is
readilyaccessible

This easycleaning

operation should
be done at least

once a year

Condenser

Defrost Water Pan

Pan located behind base grille

should be cleaned at least once a
year When reinstalling pan, firmly

push pan ALL THE WAY IN until
it stops

Drain Opening in
Freezer Compartment

During yearly cleaning, remove
bottom freezer basket and pour a
solution of baking soda (one tea-
spoon) and two cups of warm (not

boiling) water into the drain opening
at the bottom rear of the freezer

compartment This will help elimi-
nate odor and reduce clogging of

the drain line to the defrost water
pan Then empty and clean the

defrost water pan and replace it

! :i:;0!':_

z !ili!: i_,..

: 'i::J t_

"i::_i

:::t:i [

17

Part No 468326P01

When you go on

vacation

When you move

Accessory

For extended vacations or

absences, shut off power to

refrigerator, turn the numbered

control OFF. clean interior with

baking soda solution of one table-

spoon 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 per-
ishable foods and leave controls at

regular settings However, if room
temperature is expected to drop

below 60°F follow same instruc-
tions as for extended vacations

Move icemaker manual switch to
OFF position and be sure to shut

off water supply ON-OFF switch
is located near the front of the

icemaker

Disconnect power cord from wall
receptacle, 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 refrigerator stays in
upright position only during actual
moving and in van Refrigerator
must be secured in van to prevent

movement. Protect outside of
refrigerator with btanket

The perfect companion to
your automatic icemaker-

Quadra Kleen Water Filter

Your ice cubes can only be
as clear and fresh-tasting
as the water that produces
them Thats why it's agood
idea to purify your water

with aQuadra Kleen 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 WR97X214 It has
complete installation instructions

and installs in minutes on t/4" O D
copper water line

18

To save %ime and money,

check the Problem $onver

begone you request service.

If you have a problem, it may be
minor. You may be able to correct

it yourself. Just use this Problem
Solver to locate your problem and
then follow the suggested

recommendations.

Rapid

IE_ectrica_ Diagnosis

Your refrigerator is wired for accurate
electrical diagnosis in your home--
takes only minutes for a service
technician to check its entire elec-

trical system. No need for the techni-
cian to unplug, move or unload the

refrigerator to make the diagnosis,

The Problem $oBver

Save time and money.., before you request service, check the fog_owing:

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

NO PANEL : : _ii i f :_ if inter Or light is not onl refrigerator may not beplUgged in at'wall outleL ::

TOUCH PAD RESPONSE o .... ...... . ._, . ...., _

REFRIGERATOR o Maybe ndefrost Cycle When motordoes not operate forabout 3o minutes:::: :

: o iTplug is secure and the reTrigera_or still Tails _o opera_e, pluga lamp or a

:: _.... i small appliance into the same outlet to determine if there is a tripped circuit :

i i breaker or burned out fuse. i

DOES NOTOPERATE :.- ; . : .: : _ :

..... I o Jempera_ure comrol in OFF position. : i

_ _ : - If interior light is not on, refrigerator rnay not be Plugged in at wall outlet.: :i

i o If plug is secure and the refrigerator stiil fails to operate, plug a lampora :i

small appliance into the same outlet to determine if there is a tripped circuit

i breaker or burned out fuse, : : _

MOTOR OPERATES • Modern refrigerators with more storage space and a larger freezer :
FOR LONG PERIODS compartment require more operating time..

: 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 .

€,Hot weather--frequent door openin s,

• Door left open,

t

o Temperature controls are set too cold. Refer to page 5,
o Grille and condenser need cleaning. Refer to page 174

o Check ENERGY SAVING TIPS on page 2

MOTOR STARTS & o Temperature control starts and stops motor to maintain even temperatures,

VIBRATION OR o If refrigerator vibrates, more than likely it is not resting solidly on the floor

RATTLING ' and front roller screws need adjusting or floor is weak or uneven,, Refer to

ROLLERS, page 4. : i

oIf dishes vibrate on shelves, try moving them, Slight vibration is normal.

: = Defrost water pan rattling, needs to be positioned properly, i_

g :

iSTOPS FREQUENTLY ...... ....

i

(continued ne _t page]

19 Pa_ No 468326P0t

The Probbm So ve Cooot+r, d)

PROBLEM

!:::BOTTOM oF :: :: :

::REFRIGERATOR: :::!::_:i::::_:::

:_DOOR :NOT:CE:OSiNG=: oDo0r gasket on hinge side sticking or folding over. To correct put a small amount

::PROPERLY.::I __:: of petri31eum jelly on face of gasket. ' :

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

:: : the large freezer compartment may produce higher sound levels than your old

;::::_ refrigerator. : : : i

::::i:':_:::!::;:i::i:i:::i :::'::: ::,Normal fan air fiow'0ne fan blows cold air through the refrigerator and freezer

: Compartments_another fan cools the compressor motor,

:::!:/:! ::: :::: :: :;oThese NORMAL soundswill also be heard from time to time:

,,::::::!:::::: • Defros:_ timer switch:ciicks a:_defrost.. : : :

:::::::::i::i :::+:::: :::::;ReMge_ant boiiing Or gurgling. : : : :
:z:,:::i:i:: ::::::ii :if: i:+:: _ Cracking or popping of cooling coils caused by expansion and contraction during

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

Normal alr fiow cooiing:mOtor.::in the iefrigeration process, it is normal that heat

i:b_i:expelled in the area under the refrigerator. Some floor coverings will discolor
at these norma! and safe Operating temperatures, Your floor covering supplier
:st:,Ould be Consulted if you Object to this discoloration. :

:::+::: ;;Defrost water dripping into drain pan. • :

::'::,Temperature control clicks :ON orOFR :

::::::::i: defrost and:refrigeration following defrost. ! :

with automatic icemakerl the sound of cubes dropping into the bin and water i

:::running in pipes as icemaker refills. : :

enough. Refer to page 5.

ICOMPARTMENT:::: :::
_:TEMPERATURE+:::: :: e Door teft open foriong time.i :: : :

?TOO WARM ::,:: :::+Package may be hoiding do0r open. : ::: :: :

.... , : : +/ : :

:CRYSTAES oN:: ::: ::: :; : :

FROZE: :' ::a ioofrequemand too ong aoor open ngs ....

:: N : " ....

- Warm :weatherZffequent door openings, :

:oDooi may have been left ajar or Package holding door open+ :

::e:Frost within package is normal. :

:.jar: i :

::EBEEZ! : temperature:of freezer compartment colder :

: : ' .........

_oO dcubes need to be discarded,

::ODOR/TAsTE::: : ::' ....

:i:::: i:e Unsealed packages in fresh food and/or freezer compartments may be

::.::: : :: ::: Ice storage bin needs to be emptied and washed,. :

:::7:: ::::,::::::transmitting odor/tasteto ice cubes,. , : : :: i

:::::::: o::in:terior 6f refrigerator needs cleaning--refer to page 17.

Poor:tasting incoming wa:[er, Install Quadra clean water filter--see page 18

2o

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

:A_T_MATIC:icEMAKER ON:OFF c°ntr°l Ii'L:o:FF position:' ' "!'""" :

:DOES NOT:WORK : :: Wate[ supply turned off or not connected

::::= = Freeze r Compartmenttoo warm.

: : := Cubes too sma --water shut-off valve connecting refrigerator to home water

/:; : , i :1: .... r ....

il _ :: : :. Shut off icemaker and level cubes in bin.

:CUBE DISPENSER : :: ":No ice cubes. Remove storage container: tf cubes are frozen to wire arm,

DOES NOTWORK :remove cubes. , .....

i : : :: fingertip pressure and discard the remaining clumps

TASTE/ODOR : in regular manner until all water in reservoir is replenished with fresh water

• : .... : = o Poor-tasting incoming water, Instal! Quadra Clean water filter--see page 18,

WATER IN FIRST e Allow about 24 hours for water to cool to proper temperature after refrigerator
GLASS IS WARM : is first installed.

::: : : : : o if water dispenser has not been used for extended period, water in first glass

_: : : : i will not be as cool as in succeeding glasses

: ::....: = : • If water reservoir has been drained, allow several hours for replenished

: : I ne maybe clogged, :

.... .... : = Piled up cubes in storage bin may cause icemaker to shut off prematurely.

i =: :: : .... '

::i : Noice cubes. Icemaker turned off or water supply turned off

: o Irregu ar ice clumps in storage container, Break up as many as you can with

= If water dispenser has not been used for an extended period, dispense water

: i :

: |

supply to chill,

WATER DISPENSER e Water supply line turned off or not connected

DOES NOT WORK .....

: .... :, o Supply line may be clogged with sediment..

DIVI DER BETWEEN o Normal warmth is created by automatic energy saver system circulating warm
FRESH FOOD AND :: liquid around front edge of freezer compartment to help prevent condensation

FREEZER COMPART- on outside of refrigerator in hot, humid weather.

:MOISTURE FORMS . o Not unusual during period of high humidity.

:REFRIGERATOR = Foods withstrong odors should be tightly covered.

HAS ODOR : ......

: : ..... ::..... : .... Check for spoiled food ....

i:::::: : : :: • interior needs cleaning.. Refer to page 1Z.

: ::::1 :, Defrost water pan needs cleaning.

-:, Keep Open box 0f baking soda in refrigerator; replace monthly..

(continued next page)

2! Pad No 468326P0!

7h÷ P ob em So v÷ oon.,ue¢

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

.... : :"" ..... ..... "7

MOISTURE :: : o Too frequent and too ong door openings, i

COLLECTS INSIDE l refrigerator when doors are opened.

.............. , o In hum d weather air carries mo sture nto

WATER ON FLOOR o Defrost water pan full, missing or not in position.

. TO REPLACE ALIGHT 1. Unplug refrigerator.

BULB tN FRESH FOOD

COMPARTMENT: 2. Turn numbered temperature control to OFF and pull off knob

:. : .... .... : 3. Pull bottom of light panel down

..... about ¼"--just enough to disengage

i••!: •••:••:/••••••i::••••:/(••i •:•:

[ bottom down push it back and release

: : it to let I p engage grooves in retainers). Replace temperature control

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

TO REPLACE A LIGHT

BULB IN FREEZER

COMPARTMENT:

i ,

'l

tip at rear from grooves in .--_..."_ p_.
retainers on rear wall,

4. Lift panel to disengage top from
pins on side walls, and remove panel _ "

After replacing with same size bulb, "_ti_

.... reinstall panel [hang top on pins; pull '"I

1oUnplug refrigerator,

2. Remove the shelf that's just below light shield

(Shelf wilt be easier to remove if it is emptied first )
3, Pull plastic light shield toward you. (It will bend

to free tabs from grooves )

4. Replace bulb with same size bulb.

5oReinstall shield and shelf.

knob in OFF

6. Plug in refrigerator.

22

@

@

to build and we know that you want your appliances to give you many years of dependable

service.

Our Consumer Services are designed with your needs and wants in mind,

Warranty Protection

Your new appliance is a well designed and engineered
product. Before it left the factory, it went through

rigorous tests to detect manufacturing defects. And
you have a written warranty to protect you.

Prompt Service at your Convenience

Whether your appliance is in or out of warranty,

you're just a phone call away from our nationwide
network of Factory Trained Service professionals.

Simply call our GE service organization. You'll find
them in the White Pages under "General Electric

Company" or "General Electric Factory Service,"
and in the Yellow Pages under "General Electric

Customer Care _ Service."
Service is scheduled at your convenience and the

technician drives a fully-stocked parts service truck
so that, in most cases, the repair can be completed

in one visit

We're proud of our service and want you to be

pleased, but if for some reason you are not happy
with the service you receive, here are three steps to

follow for further help.

See the warranty on the back page of this book for
details

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 a!l the details

-- including your phone number to:
Manager, Consumer Relations

General Electric Company
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

For trouble4ree service beyond _,._f .- \ condition during the contract period at

Service Contracts __',, keep your appliance in good operating

the written warranty period. \2,_ /_ _ no additional charge Service contracts

if you prefer to budget your repair expenditures \ __._>_ \'_ a month, a year, or several years from
instead of being surprised by them, GE offers \__ now. And, you'll receive service from

service contracts for varying lengths of time _-"_ GE trained service technicians using
all GE major appliances.. With a contract, we II _ only Genuine GE parts.

\ .; _ _._ "_ let you pay today's prices for service

The Quick Fix® System

You can save money and time
by doing it yourself.

For do-it-yourselfers who would
prefer to fix GE major appliances
themselves. _GE offers an industry

first, the Quick Fi× TM System

Help for You by Phone

Should you need help in the selection and purchase
of new appliances, or have questions about the

operation of the GE appliances you now own-or have
any other questions about our consumer products

or services, you are only a TOLL-FREE call away.

A program for doqt-yourself appliance repair,

the system includes step-by-step repair

manuals for refrigerators, most non-microwave

electric ranges, dishwashers, and standard

and large capacity washers and dryers, plus

specially packaged replacement parts, and
technical help with a toil-free 800 number,

The GE Answer Center TM 80&6262000
consumer information service is open 24 hours a
day, seven days a week.

Our staff of experts stands ready to assist you
anytime

23

Your Direct Line to General Electric

The G I:"Answer Center 800_626.2000

r_

Part No 468326P01

YOUR GENERAL ELECTRnC REFRnGERATOR

WARRANTg

Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period,

WHAT gSCOVERED

WHAT NOT COVERED

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

For one year 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 refrigerator that fails

because of a manufacturing defect.
FULL FIVE-YEAR 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, conden-

ser, evaporator and all connecting

tubing) that fails because of a

manufacturing defect,

o Service 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 call, toll free:
The GE Answer Center TM

800o62&2000

consumer information service

° 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.

This warranty is extended to the
original purchaser and any succeed-

ing owner for products purchased

for ordinary home use in the 48

mainland states, Hawaii and

Washington, D,,C. In 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°

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

by our authorized Customer Care ®
servicers during normal working

hours.

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

GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY,
GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY

SERVICE, GENERAL ELECTRIC_
HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE or
GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER

CARE _JSERVICE.

• Replacement of house fuses

or resetting of circuit breakers..

o Failure of the product if it is

used for other than its intended

purpose or used commerciaily.

° Damage to product caused

by accident, fire, floods or acts
of God.

WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPON-
SIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL

DAMAGES

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 legat rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state's Attorney Generat

Manager--Consumer Affairs, General Electric Company, Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225

Pub. No. 49-6358-1

l Part No. 468326P01 Rew 1

1-84

Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, contact:

6ENERAL ELECTRIC