Ge TFXW24R, TFX24R User Manual

Contents

Appliance Registration Base Grille

Care and Cleaning 13 Condenser 13

Energy Saver 8 Energy-Saving Tips

Food Saver System 10 Food Storage Suggestions 9

Storage Times 9 Temperature Controls

Ice Dispenser Icemaker 5-7

Installation

Adapter Plug 4 Adjustable Rollers 4

Clearances Electrical Requirements 3,4

Extension Cord 4 Grounding 3

Location Water Supply to Icemaker 4

2 4 Model and Serial Numbers

2 Shelves 11,12

5-7

3,4 Water Filter Accessory 14

Light Bulb Replacement

Problem Solver Repair Service 19

SafetyInstructions

Storage Drawers 10,11

Drawer &Cover Removal 10,11

Vacation &Moving Tips 14 Warranty

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Models TFX22R TFX24R

TFXH22R TFXW24R

TFX22V TFX24V

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It is intended to help you operate and maintain your ne-w&gerator properly.

Keep it handy for answers to your questions.

If you don’tunderstand something or need more help, write (include your phone number):

Consumer Afhirs GE Appliances Appliance Park Iauisville, KY 40225

book carefdy.

Wiite down the model and serial numbers.

You’llsee them on a label at the bottom, just inside the fresh food compartment door.

These numbem are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your refrigerator.

Before sending in this cad, 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 servict+ check

the Problem Solver on pages 15 through 18.It lists causes ofminor

operating problems that you can correct youmelf.

Energy-sa* tips

● Location of your refrigerator is

important. Avoidlocating it next to your range, a heating vent or where the sun will shine directly on it.

● Don’t open the doors more ofkm

than necessary.

● Close the doors as soon as

possible, particularly in hot, humid weather.

● ~ s= the doors ~ clos~

tightly. Before leaving the house or retiring for the night, check to be sure the doors haven’tbeen lefl open accidentally.

s Store only those foods requiring

refrigeration in your refrigerator.

. WIP moisture tim bottles and

cartons before putting them in the refrigerator.

~p fti covered to reduce

moisture buildup inside the refi=igerator.

● If you turn the controls to the

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

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Overcrowding can require extra electrical energy to keep everything cool.

IMPORTANT MFETY 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 onpage 4.

● Never unplug your refrigerator

by pulling on the powercord.

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

● Repair or replace immediately

a~lelectric 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 fiiers 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.

. Don’trefreezefrozen foods which have thawed completely.

The UNted 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 have any off-odor or off-color should not be refimen and should not be eaten. Thawed ice cream should be discarded. If the odor or color ofany food is

poor or questionable, get rid of it. The fd maybe dangerous to eat.

“Evenpartialthawingand dkezing

reduce the eating quality offds, particularly fruits, vegetables 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 saveas much of their eating quality as you can:’

● If yow 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. Beforemaking 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 livewire 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 operateyour refrigerator

in the presence of explosive fumes.

SAW THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

hstdlation Requirements IMPORTANT: please read carefullv.

How to connect

electricity

For personal safety, this appliance must be

properly grounded.

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power cord of this appliance is

eauipped with a grounding plug

IAhicn mates with a standard

:roun~ed Wa]l outlet (Fig. 1) to

!mnimize the possibility of electric

jhocl: hazard from This appliance.

PREFERRED METHOD

Fig. 1

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

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INSUREPROPER GROUNDEXISTS BEFOREUSE

Where a standard two-prong waII outlet is encountered, it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall outlet.

DO N~, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT OR REMOVE THE THIRD

(GROUND) PRONG FROM

THE POWER CORD.

-ation Requirements (continue+m~~... Pkase Read Carefully

Use of Adapter Plug

Because ofpotential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against use of an adapter plug. However, if you still elect to use an adapter, where localcodespermit, aTEMPORARY CONNE~ION maybe made to a properly grounded two-prong wall outlet by use ofa UL listed adapter (Fig. 2) available at most local hardware stores.

TEMPORARYMETHOD .

(AMPTER PLUGSNOT PERMITTED IN CANADA)

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AND FIRM CONNECTION BEFORE USE

The larger slot inthe adapter must be alignedwith the largerslot in the walloutlet to pruvideproper polarity inthe comection ofthe powercord.

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. Youshould have the circuit checked bya qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded.

When disconnecting the power cord from theadapter, alwayshold

the adapter with one hand. If this is not done, the adapter ground terminal is very likely tobreak with repeated use.

Should the adapter ground terminal break, DO NCYI’USE the appliance until a proper ground has again been established.

Use of Extension Cords

Because ofpotential 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 15amperes (minimum) and

120 volts.

The refrigerator should always

be plugged into its own individual electrical outlet— (115volt, 60 Hertz, or 100volt, 50

Hertz, single phase AC). This is recommended for best performance and to prevent overloading house wiring circuits, which could cause a fire hazard horn overheating wires.

Refrigerator Location

not install refrigerator where

temperature will go below 60°F.

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.

Ckarances

Allow the following clearances for ease ofinstallation and proper air circulation:

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

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

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

WaterSupplyto Icemaker

Youwill need to connect your icemaker to a cold water line. A water supply kit containing copper tubing, shut-off valve, fittings and instructions is available at extra cost from yourdealer.The~ should be sufficienttub~ fix the icemaker from the cold water supply to allow youtomovethe refrigerator out from the wall several fwt (approximately 8 fwt of l/4° copper tubing in three

10-inchdiameter coils.)

Rollers

Adjustable rollers behind the base grille enable youto move the refrigerator away from the wall 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 ofthe 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.

Toadjust 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 it. Use adjustable wrench (3/8” hex head bolt) or pliers.

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When adjusting front rollers for proper door closure, we nxommend that the bottom front edge ofthe cabinet be approximately 5/8” from the floor.

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Tb replacebase grille, alignprongs on back of grille with clamps in cabinet and push forward until grille snaps into place.

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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 from reservoir flows

through the

(6) tubing in the door and is

dispensed when the cradle is

pressed. (’7)A light switch turns the night

]ight* in the dispenser on or off.

‘Light switch and night light on

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T~24V only

TFX24R , TmW4R and

Important Factsabout

YourIce &Water Dispenser

● Youricemakerwill produce eight

cubes per cycle-approximately

120cubes in a 24-hour period— depending on freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of door openings and other use conditions.

● Intermittent dispensing of ice is

normal. If ice flow interruption is more than brief, ice clump(s) may be the causeandshouldbe removed following instructions below and on page 7.

● Avoidoverfilling glasses with

ice and using narrow or extra-tall glasses. This canjam 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 blockingthe chute,poke it through

with awooden spoon.

● Tohelp 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 mixes. This will prevent

splashing which is annoying and which, if the splash reaches the ice and water selector switch, could cause itto stick or bind.

● 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 Icemaker

When water supply has been connected to icemaker, move feeler arm to ON (down) position.

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Depress water dispenser cradle for about two minutes to remove trapped air from the water line and to ffil water reservoir automatically.

Ice cube mold automatically fills with water after cooling to freezing temperatures. First cubes normally freeze after several hours.

N~E: With a newly-installed

refrigerator, allow about 24 hours

for the freezer compartment to cool

down to the proper ice-making temperature.

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Ice & Chilled Water Dispenser (continued)

Once YourIcemaker 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 will eliminate the slight “plastic” taste temporarily imparted to the water by the water reservoir.

Keep ice levelto keep icemaker

productive. Cubes ejected into an

empty storage bin will pile up close to the icemaker and push the feeier 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 will resume. Keeping cubes distributed evenly will allow the icemaker to produce enough ice to fdl the bin to its maximum capacity.

ToDispense Ice and Water

(TFX22R,TFXH22R,TFX22V)

● Set selector to CUBES,

CRUSHED ICE or CHILLED WATER.

ToDispense Ice and Water

(TFX24R,TFXW24R,TFX24V)

● For ice, set selector switch to

CUBES or CRUSHED. For water, simply position glass beneath words “CHILLED WATER:’

Caution:

Under certain rare circumstances, ice cubes may be discolored, usually appearing with a green-

bluish hue. The cause of this unusual discoloration is apparentlydue to a combination of factors such ascertain 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 discoloration is observed, discard the ice cubes and contactyourGE Factory Service Center or an authorized Customer Care” Servicer.

● Grip glass or other container near

the rim and press rim gently but

firmly against the rubber-cushioned cradle.

Caution: Never put fingers or other objects into the ice crusher discharge opening.

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 repeatedly. The snow will eventually evaporate.

c Grip glass or other container

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

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.

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