GE TFX24F Use and Care Manual

Contents

Appliance Registration Base Grille

Care and Cleaning Condenser 18

Diagnostic Codes 6-9 Repair Service 23 Drawer and Cover Removal 15,16 Safety Instructions 3

Electric Monitor and Shelves Diagnostic System

Door Alarm System Check-Reset

W-Temperature

Energy Saver Energy-Saving Tips , 2

Food Saver System 15 Food Storage Suggestions

Storage ‘Ilmes 14

Ice Dispenser Icemaker

Installation 3,4

Adapter Plug

2 4

6-9

7,8 Vacation & Moving Tips 19

7 warranty 5 Water Filter Accessory 19

10-13 1o-13

Model and Serial Numbers 2 Ports-Bins

Problem Solver Refreshment Center

Storage Drawers 15,16 Temperature Controls 5

10,17

20-22

16,17

Back Cover

UseandCareof

model

TFX24F

with

Refreshment

Center,

Electronic

Monitorand

Diagnostic

System

Adjustable Rollers Clearances

Electrical Requirements 3,4 Extension Cord

Grounding Location

Water Supply to Icemaker 4

Light Bulb Replacement 19

4 4

4 3

Your Direct Line to General Electric The GE Answer Centef 800.626.2000

GENERAL@ ELECTRIC

Help us help you...

Read this book carefdy.

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 Afbirs

General Electric Company

Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

Write down the model and serial numbers.

You’llsee 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:

ModelNumber SerialNumber

Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your rdigerator.

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 20 through 22. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.

Energy-sating tips

● Location of your refrigerator is

important. Avoidlocating it next toyour range, aheating vent or where the sun will shine directly on it.

. Don’t open the 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’tbeen left open accidentally.

● Store only those fds requiring

refrigeration in your refrigerator.

● Wipe moisture from bottles and

cartons before putting them in the

refrigerator. c Keep fds covered to reduce

moisture buildup inside the refrigerator.

● If you turn the Controk” to the

coldest position for quick chilling or fi=eezing,be sure to turn them back to regular settings.

. Don’tovercrowd your refrigerator. Overcrowding can require extra electrical energy to keep everything cool.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions

before using this appliance.

w~~when using this appliance, always exercise basic safety precautions, including the following:

● 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 page4.

● Never unplug your refrigerator

by pulling on the power cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull

straight out from the outlet.

● 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.

● 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.

● Do not place fingers or hands

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.

● Do not allow anyone to climb,

sit, stand or hang on the Refkednnent Center Compartment door (see page 10).They could

damage the refrigerator and maybe even tip it over, causing severe personal injury.

● Don’t refreeze frozen fti

which have thawed completely.

The United States Department of Agriculture in Home and Garden Bulletin No. 69 says:

“.. .Youmay safely refreeze frozen foods that have thawed if they still contain ice crystals or if they are still cold—below 40”F.

“.. .Thawed ground meats, poultry,

or fish that haveany 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 refreezing reduce the eating quality of foods,

particularly hits, vegetables and prepared foods. The eating quality of red meats is affected less than that of many other ftis. Use refrozen foods as soon as possible to saveas much of their eating quality as you cad’

● 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: Westrongly 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 alive wire filament. (A burned-out light bulb may break when being replaced.)

Note: Thming control to OFF position does not remove power to the light circuit.

● Do not operate your refrigerator

in the presence of expIosive fumes.

SAW THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

Installation Requirements-IMPORTANT:

How to connect electricityy

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.

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PREFERRED METHOD

INSURE PROPER GROUND EXISTS BEFORE USE

Fig. 1

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

Please read carefully.

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 wall 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 certainconditions, we strongly recommendagainstuse of an adapter plug. However,if you still elect to use

an adapter,where local codespermit, a TEMPORARY CONNE~ION rnqbemadeto apmperlygmunded two-prong wall outlet by use of a UL listed adapter (Fig. 2) available at most local hardware stores.

TEMPORARY METHOD ~ ,

(ADAPTER PLUGS NOT PERMITTEO IN CANAOA)

ALIGN LARGE

‘RONGs’sLOTs= ~ ‘;~- - 0 ‘-

Fig. 2

The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the larger slot in the walloutletto provide proper polarity in the connection of the power cord.

CAUTION: Attaching adapter

ground terminal to wall outlet cover

screwdoes not ground the appliance

unless cover screw is metal, and not

insulated, and walloutlet is grounded

through house wiring. Youshould

havethe circuitcheckedbyaqualified 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 use.

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

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-> INSURE PROPER GROUND

Use of Extension Cords

Because of potential safety hazardsunder 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 15amperes (minimum) and

120volts. Such extension cords are obtainable through your local service organization.

The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own individual electrical outlet—

(115volt, 60 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

Donotinstallrefrigeratorwhere

temperature

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.

will go below 60°F.

Clearances

Allow the following clearances

for ease of installation, proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical connections:

Sides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..5/8°

Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..l”

Back . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..l”

Allow the following door clearance:

Sides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..3/4°

If refrigerator is installed in a right-handcomer, allowthefollowing clearance to prevent the refreshment center compartment door handle from hitting the wall when the fresh

food compartment door is opened:

Right Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..”2~”

Water Supply to Icemaker

Youwill need to connect your icemakerto a cold waterline. A water supply kit containing copper tubing, shut-offvalve,fittingsand instructions is available at extra cost from your dealer.There shouldbeenough~bing

the cold water supply to the

from

icem~er to allow you to move the

refrigeratorout from the wall several feet(approximately3coils of VI-inch copper tubing that is at least 10 inches in diameter).

Rollers

Adjustable rollers, which enable

you to move your refrigerator away fi-omthe wallforcleaning, are located behind the base grille. They should be set so the refrigerator is firmly positioned on the floor and the front is raised just enough that the doorscloseeasilywhen openedabout halfivay.Speciahy designed door hinges lift both doors slightly when

opened. The force of gravity then helps close the door automatically.

To adjust rollers, remove the base

grille bygrasping it at the bottom and pulling it out.

Turn the roller adjusting screws

clockwise to raise the refrigerator, counterclockwise to lower it. Use adjustable wrench

(3/8”hex head bolt) or pliers. Whenadjustingfimt rollersIbrpmper

door closure, we recommend that the bottom front edge of the cabinet be approximately5/8” 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.

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Operating

YourRefrigerator

Set the T13mperatureControls

FREEZER

Yourrefrigerator 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 initially setting the controls, or when adjusting them, allow 24 hours for the temperatures to stabilize, or even out.

Note: ‘Ikrning the fresh food control to “OFF” stops cooling in BOTH compartments-fresh fmd AND freezer-but does not shut off power to the refrigerator.

INITIAL SETTING

E COLDEST

How toT&tTemperatures

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.

‘N’T’AL ‘ETT’NG 5

COLDEST 9

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’stoo hard or too soft, adjustthetemperature controls.

Always allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to reach the temperature you set.

FRESH FOOD

If you turn your household thermostat below 60”F.at night

you may wantto turn the lettered

...

control one step colder, as from “C” to “DY 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 oftime 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 compartment. However, if freezing occurs, turn the numbered control one step warmer, as from “5” to “4Y

When you stop turning the thermostat down, turn temperature controls back to their regular settings.

Automatic Energy Saver System

Youwon’tfind an “energy saver” switch on this refrigerator.

Wm liquid from the refrigerator’s condenser is automatically circulated around the front edge of the fkeezercompartment 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 it.

NoDefrosting

It is not necessary to defrost the freezeror fresh fbod compartments.

Yourrefrigerator is designed and equipped to defrost itself automatically.

Electronic Monitor &Diagnostic System

keeps an eyeon

things for you.

@ Red signal light flashes to tell

you when either door is open.

@G reen signal light tells you that the Door Alarm beeper has been

set to sound afk 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:

Is#frozen foods should be

checked.

power has been interrupted.

I#s

icemaker may not be operating

❑

properly.

What these codes mean—and

what to do when they appear—is

summarized on the inside of the fkezer compartment door and explained more thoroughly on the following pages.

@System Checkpadputsa review ofthe electronic diagnosis of five coded fimctions at your fingertip and also allows you to erase codes fkomdisplay.

@Electronic control allows you to turn night light in water-and-ice 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 offexcept as follows:

● PF flashes in the display. Touch

SYSTEM CHECK-RESET pad to

erase it.

● Green word NORMAL glows.

● Red WARM TEMPEIUXTURE

light glows if freezer compartment temperature is higher than normal. It goes offwhen proper foodkeeping temperature is reached.

● Door alarm beeper is activated

and green light on DOOR ALARM pad glows.

● CRUSHED ice selection light

glows.

● Red DOOR OPEN light flashes if

either door is open, goes out when doors are shut.

● Night light in water-and-ice

dispenser is off.

defrost system has fhiled.

I#la

tieezer control may need to be

set for a colder temperature.

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 is set. If it’s not,

touch the pad to turn it on.

Why the Red Warm TemperatureLight Glows.

At first, it’s probably because your newly installed refrigerator hasn’t completely cooled down yet. Wait a few hours for it to cool, 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, arecurring 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-RESET pad has two fimctions:

1.Youcan touch the SYSTEM

CHECK-RESET pad and get o review ofthe electronic diagnostic codes in order of their priority.

2. Youcan touch the SYSTEM CHECK-RESET pad to erase three

flashing codes immediately and two codes after the condition that

caused them to flash has been

corrected (see page 8).

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~ectronic Monitor&Diagnostic System (continued)

The Electronic Monitor and Diagnostic System alerts you when

something starts to go wrong.

If a diagnostic code appears on the display, something needs special attention. Toget 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. Pressing the SYSTEM CHECK-

RESET pad will evaluate all other

coded functions. If the NORMAL display is lit during the displaying of a code, that fi,mctionis operating properly.

Pressing the SYSTEM CHECKRESET pad will erase three codes immediately-~~ CZand CC

The DE and FFcodes can only be erased by touching the SYSTEM CHECK-RESET pad after the condition that caused the code to flash has been corrected.

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 compartments. Touch SYSTEM CHECK-RESET pad to erase code.

There is no fault with the refrigerator when PF code

flashes.

This flashing code tells you something’s wrong with the defrost system-keep doors closed to retain cold and call for service. Code flashes until problem is corrected.

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 necessary while this code is displayed. Touching the SYSTEM CHECK-RESET pad after the freezer compartment temperature has returned to normal will erase the code.

This flashing code tells you to check the automatic icemaker. Ice clumps in the storage bin may have stalled the icemaker. Follow corrective measures described on page 21. If water supply to the icemaker is not connected or not turned on, make sure manual icemaker switch is in the OFF position (see page 11).Code stops flashing when problem is corrected or SYSTEM CHECK-RESET pad is touched.

This flashing code tells you to

check temperature controls and

adjust them if necessary. (See directions on page 5.) Touch SYSTEM CHECK-RESET pad to erase code. If code reappears after 4 hours, call for service.

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