Ge TFXW24R, TFX24R User Manual

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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

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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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help you... Readthis

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.

Tht

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)

ALIGN LARGE

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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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ToStop 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 chilled water. If excessive, the spill should be wiped dry immediate y.

Do not pour water in spill shelf

because it is not self draining—

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

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regularly according to instructions on page 13.

If Ice Clumps Formin Storage Bin...

The Icemaker ejects cubes in groups of eight, and it is normal for several cubes to bejoined together. However, if you don’t use the ice very often ice clumps may form in the storage bin and can clog the dispenser.

If this happens:

● Remove storage bin from freezer

compartment.

● Breakup ice clumps with

fingertip pressure and discard remaining clumps.

s Replace bin before remaining cubes melt and fuse together.

ToRemove Ice Cube Storage Bin

1. Slide ice storage cover straight

up until it disengages and remove it.

2. Liftleftfrontcomertofreebin fromshelf, andpullbin straightout whilesupportingit atfront andback.

(TFX24R, TFXW24R,TFX24V)

Lift the left comer to free the bin from the shelf, and pull the bin straight out while supporting it at front and back.

lb Replace Ice Cube Storage Bin

Slide the bin back until the tab on the bin locks into the slot in the shelf.

If bin does not go all the wayback, remove it and rotate the drive mechanism 1/4turn. Then push bin back again until the tab on the bin locks into the slot in the shelf.

If Ice Is Not Used Ihequently...

“Old” ice cubes will becotne

cloudy and taste stale. Empty ice

storage bin periodically and wash it

in lukewarm water. Be sure to allow

storage bin to cool before replacing it—otherwise ice cubes will stick to the metal auger.

Move Icemaker Feeler Arm to OFF (up) l%sition when...

● Home water supply is to be

turned off for several hours.

● Ice storage bin is to be removed

fix a period of time.

● Going awayon vacation, at which

time you should also turn off the valve in the water supply line to your refrigerator.

If This is YourFirst Icemaker...

You’llhear occasional sounds that may be unftiliar. These are normal icemaking sounds and are not cause for concern.

Operating Your

Ref@erator

Set the

‘IkmperatumControls

FREEZER

Yourrefrigerator has two controls thatletyou regulatethetemperature in thefreshfood and freezer compartments.

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

For colder or warmer temperatures, adjust the desired compartment control one letter or number at a time.

IMPORTANT

When your refrigerator is first installed, allow 24 houm for stabilization to normal operating temperature before filling it with large amounts of fresh or frozen fti.

Note: ‘Ihming the fresh fd

control to “OFF” turns off B~ compartments-fish food AND freezer.

C INITIAL SETTING

E COLDEST

How to T&t‘Ibmperatures

Use the milk test for the fresh

fbod compartment. Place a

container of milk on the top shelf in

the fkeshfbod compartment. Check

it adaylater. If the milk is too warm or too cold, adjust the temperature controls.

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‘N’T’AL ‘ETT’NG 5 FRESH FOOD

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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, adjust thetemperature controls.,

If you turn your

householdthermostat below 60T. at night

you may want toturn the lettered

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control one stepcolder, asfrom “C” to “D? Cooler temperatures in the house may cause the compressor to operate less frequently, thus alknving the freezer compartment to warm somewhat. Toprotect your

frozen fd supply, leave your

lettered setting at this colder setting

for the entire winter or for whatever period of time you are

turning down your thermostat. This

is especially important when the thermostat is turned down for an extended period.

This change should have no effect on your fresh fd compartment. However, if freezing occurs, turn the numbered control one step warmer, as from “5” to “4~’

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

settings.

Automatic Energy Saver System

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

W-liquid from the refrigerator’s condenser is automatically

circulated around the front edge of the freezer compartment to help keep moisture horn 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.

No Defrosting

It is not necessary to defrost the freezeror&h food compartments. Yourrefrigerator is designed and equipped to defrost itself automatically.

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Food Storage Suggestions

Suggested storage times*

03: MONTHS

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Fresh Meats

Roasts (Beef&Lamb) . .. .. . . 3 to5

Roasts(Pork&Veal) ... .. ... 3 to 5

Steaks(Beef) . .. . .. . .. ... .. 3t05

Chops(Lamb) . .. . .. . .. ... . 3t05

Chops(Pork) . ... ... ... ... . 3t05

Ground&Stew Meats .. . .. .. lto2

VarietyMeats... ... .. . ... .. lto2

Sausage(Pork) ... .. . .. . .. . lto2

Processed Meats

Bacon . ... .. ... ... .. . .. .. 7

Frankfurters. .. ... ... .. . .. . 7

Ham(Whole) . .. ... ... .. . .. 7

Ham(Half) .. ... .. ... ... .. . 3t05

Ham(Slices) . .. ... ... .. ... 3

LuncheonMeats . .. ... ... .. 3t05

Sausage(Smoked) . ... .. ... 7

Sausage(Dry&Semi-Dry),... 14to 21

Cooked Meats

CookedMeatsand

MeatDishes .. . .. ... .. . .. 3t04

Gravy&Meat Broth ... .. ... . lto2

Fresh Poultry

Chicken&Turkey(Whole) . .. . 1to2

Chicken(Pieces) . ... ... .. .. lto2

Turkey(Pieces)... ... ... .. .. lto2

Duck &Goose (Whole). .. .. . . 1 to2

Giblets ... .. ... .. . .. . .. ... lto2

Cooked Poultry

Pieces(Coveredwith Broth). .. 1to 2

Pieces(Not Covered) .. . .. . .. 3 to 4

CookedPoultry Dishes . . .. . .. 3 to 4

FriedChicken.. ... .. . ... .. . 3t04

(Otherthanformeats& poultry) FREEZER

Mostfruitsand vegetables . . . . . . .. . ...6-12 months

Leanfish .. .. . .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . ..6-8 months

Fattyfish,rollsandbreads,

soups,stew, casseroles . .. .. . .. . .. ..2-3 months

Cakes,pies,sandwiches,

leftovers(cooked),

Icecream(original carton) . .. ... ... ..1 monthmax.

Newtechniques are constantly beingdeveloped.

Consultthe

your local Utility Company for the latest

information on freezing and

●U.S.Depaflment of Agriculture

College or County Extension Service

Meats, fish and poultry purchased from the store vary in quality and age; consequently, safe storage

time in your refrigerator will vary.

Tostore unfrozen meats, fish and

poultry:

● Always remove store wrappings.

● Rewrap in foil, film or wax paper

and refrigerate immediately.

REFRIGERATOR FR&!ER

36” :!40’%

storing foods.

6 to 12

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6 to12

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Freezing

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Tostorecheese, wrap well with wax paper or aluminum foil, or put in a plastic bag.

● Carefhlly wrap to expel air and

help prevent mold.

● Store pre-packaged cheese in its

own wrapping if you wish.

Tofreezemeat, fish and poultry, wrapwell in freezer-weightfoil (or

otherheavy-dutywrappingmaterial)

formingitcarefbllyto the shapeof thecontents.This expels air.Fold andcrimpendsof thepackageto providea good, lasting seal.

Don’trefreezemeatthathas

Tostorevegetables, use the vegetabledrawers-they’ve been designedtopreservethe natural moistureandfreshness of produce.

● Coveringvegetableswith a moist

towelhelps maintaincrispness.

● As a fbrther aid to freshness,

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

Note: Speck.djkshjbod compartment drawers (on models so equipped) make it unnecessary to wmp certain

foods which they’ve been designed

to preserve. 7%ese drawers are described on pages 10 and 11.

Tostore ice cream-Fine-quality

9 6 6 3

ice cream, with high cream content, will normally require

slightly lower temperatures than more “airy” already-packaged brands with low cream content.

● Itwillbe necessarytoexperiment to

determine the freezer compartment

location and temperature control setting to keep your ice cream at the right serving temperature.

● The mr ofthe*r compartment

is slightly colder than the front.

completelythawed;meat, whether rawor cooked, can be frozen

successfidly only once. Limit freezing of fresh (unfrozen)

meats or seafoods to number of pounds at a time as follows: TFX22R, TFXH22R,

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

TFX24R, TFXW24R,

TFX24V . . . . . . . . . .

.26 pounds

Forconvenience...

● Store like things together. This

savesboth time and electricity

because you can find foods faster.

● Place the oldest items up front so

they can be used up promptly.

● Use shelves on the door for most

often used sauces and condiments.

● use the meat d~wer for mea~

you do not freeze.

Tosave money in energy and food

Place most perishable items, such as milk, cream or cottage cheese, toward the rear of the top shelf, as they will staycoldest in this part

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of the fresh food compartment.

Tips on freezing foods

Themarethreeessentialrequirements for efficient home freezing.

1. Initial quality. Freeze only top-

qualityfoods.Fxeezingretainsquality and flavor; it cannot impmve quality.

2. Speed. The quicker fruits and vegetables are frozen after picking, the better the frozen product will be. You’llsavetime, too, with less culling and sorting to do.

3. Proper packaging. Use food wraps designed especially for freezing; they’re readily available at most food stores.

● Cover moist foods with tight lids,

plastic film or foil.

s Leaf vegetablesand fruitsplaced in drawerswill last longer when stored in closed plastic containers or wrapped in plastic film.

● Do not overload your fresh food

or freezer compartment with a lot of warm food at one time.

● Open the door the fewesttimes

possible to saveelectrical energy.

● When going out oftown for

severaldays, leaveas fewperishables as possible in the refrigerator. Set the icemaker to the “OFF” position and shut off water to the refrigerator.

GeneralElectric

Fred-SaverSystem

Moist ‘nFreshDrawer

The fill-width top drawer is designed to keepunwrapped foods fresh by retaining the natural *

moisture content of foods such as:

● A~Cho~s

cA3paragus

● w, topped ● cunants

● Blueberries

● cam

● cele~

● Cherries

● Corn

● Greens,leafy● Spinach

● IAtuce

● Pmley

● Peas,green

As in any refrigerated storage area,

● plums

● Radishes

● Rhubarb

● TOm~oes,

ripe

it is recommended that odorous foods be

StOred Wrapped-fds

such as:

● Broccoli

● B~e~

sprouts

. c~bage

● cau~fl~r

● G~n onions

● Parsnips

● TUm@

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

placd in the drawer. Excess water which may accumulate

in the bottom of the Moist ‘nFresh drawer should be poured out and the drawer wiped dry.

The Moist ‘nFresh drawer is partially sealed by gaskets attached

to the cover at the front and back edges. Always push the drawer all

the way in.

ConvertibleMeat Keeper

The Convertible Meat Pan drawer has its own cold air duct to allow a stream of cold air from the freezer compartment to flow around the drawer.

The variable temperature control regulatesthe airflow fromthe freezercompartment.

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Moist ‘n Fresh drawerc/osetightly —

Convertible Meat Keeper—

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.

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DrawerRemoval

Drawers will stop before coming all the wayout of refrigerator to help

prevent contents from spilling onto floor.Drawm can easilybe removed by tilting up slightly and pulling past “stop” location.

To remove drawers when the

fresh food compartment door cannot be opened fully:

1. Remove fd from the shelf

abovethe Moist ‘nFresh drawer and take out the shelf. Takefd off of the glass coverand out ofthedrawer.

2. Remove the flexible gasketat therearof theMoist’nFreshdrawer.

Lifi each end straight up until the slots on the gasket are free of the drawer support tabs.

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3. Pull thedrawerpart-wayout. Reachin, push therearof theglass

up and, at the same time, push it back until it clears the front comer retainegs.

4. Tilt and remove the cover.

Shelf Positions

How toRearrange YourShelves

Ad@stableShelves

Shelves in the fresh food and fi=eezercompartmentsare adjustable, enabling you to make efficient shelf arrangements to fit your family’s fd storage needs.

lkmpered Glass Shelves in Ikesh Food Compartment

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& Tilt and remove the drawer. After cleaning, replace in reverse

order.

5. Pull the drawer forward, lift the

front to clear stops, and remove the

drawer. If the refrigerator door

doesn’t open completely, pull the drawer out until it hits the door. Then lift the drawer up until it is higher than the drawer supports, tilt it and take it out.

h If tape holds Convertible Meat Fan covertodmwer supports,

removethe tape. Pull drawer partway out. Reach in, push the

rear of the glass up and, at the same time, back, until it clears frontcomer retainers.

7. Tilt and remove the cover.

9. Reinstall the gasket at the rear of the Moist ‘nFresh drawer. Fit the end of the plastic drawer support

into the slot on the gasket, with the rubber gasket flap fhcingyou. Make sure the gasket snaps into place.

Sealed Snack _Pack

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The Sealed Snack Pack-and

shelf to which it is attached-can

be relocated within the Fresh Food

compartment. The sealed drawer retains high humidity for convenient storage of meats and cheese, bacon, hors d’oeuvres, spreads and snacks.

Toremove shelves: Tilt shelf up at front, then lift it up and out of tracks on rear wall of refrigerator.

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Torelocate shelves: Select desired

shelf height. With shelf front raised slightly, engage top lugs in tracks at rear of cabinet. Then lower front of shelf until it locks into position.

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Shelf Positions (continu~)

Pbrta-bins on Fresh Food Compartment Door

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Adjustable Ports-Bins can easily be carried from refrigerator to work area. A dozen eggs in their original cartonwillfit securely ina Ports-Bin.

To remove: Lift Ports-Bin straight up until mounting hooks disengage.

To relocate: Select desired shelf height, engage Fbrta-Bin’s hook in slots on the tracks ofthe door, and push in. Ports-Bin will lock inplace.

Multi-Fbsition Shelves in Freezer Compartment

Shelf supportsatvariouslevels in

the freezer compartment let you reposition the shelves from time to time to better accommodate your variable inventory of frozen foods.

Toreposition shelves:

1. While pressing tabs on shelf o

supports on right wall, lift shelf

out ofgrooves in supports.

3. Selectdesiredshelf heightand insertshelf rodsinto holes on left

wall. If shelf supports at desired level on right wall have tabs, lowershelf intogrooves on support while pressing tabs.Be sureshelf wireis filly insertedinto grooves.

If shelf supports at desired level on right wall do not have tabs,

merely lower shelf into place on supports.

2. Pull shelf sidewaysuntil shelf

rods come out ofholes on left wall.

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Care and Cleaning

Cleaning-Outside

The water and ice dispenser spill shelf shouldbe wiped dry

immediately to prevent spotting. Water left on the shelf may leave deposits that you can remove by soaking with undiluted vinegar. Youcan also use a paste of nonprecipitating water softener (such as Calgon brand) and water, or one teaspoon of citric acid powder per pint of hot tap water. Soak until the

deposit disappears or becomes

loose enough to rinse away. Usually

30 minutes soakingtime is adequate. Avoidusing wax on the spill shelf and trim.

The door handles and trim can be cleaned with a cloth dampened with a solutionofmild liquiddishwashing detergent and water. Dry with a soft cloth. Don’t use wax on the door handles and trim.

Keep the finish clean. Wipe with a clean cloth lightly dampened with kitchen appliance wax or mild liquid dishwashing detergent. Dry and polish with a clean, soft cloth. Do not wipe the refrigerator with a soiled dishwashing cloth or wet towel. These may leave a residue that can erode the paint. Do not use scouring pads, powdered cleaners, bleach or cleaners containing bleach because these products can scratch and weaken the paint finish.

Protect the paint ftih. The finish on the outside of the refrigerator is a high quality, baked-on paint finish. With proper care, it will staynewlooking and rust-free for years. Apply a coat of kitchen/appliance wax when the refrigerator is new and then at least twice a year.

Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner

(Cat. No. WR92X216) is available from GE Appliance Parts Marts.

Cleaning-Inside

Inside the fresh food and freezer compartments should be cleaned atleast once a year.Unplugthe refrigeratorbeforecleaning. If this

is not practical, wring excess moisture out of sponge or cloth when cleaning around switches, lights or controls.

Use warm water and baking soda solution—about a tablespoon of baking soda to a quart of water. This both cleans and neutralizes odors. Rinse thoroughly with water and wipe dry.

Other parts of the refrigerator— including door gaskets, meat and vegetable drawers, ice storage bin and all plastic parts-can be cleaned the same way.Do not use cleansing powdemor other abrasive cleaners.

Tohelppreventodors, leavean open boxofbaking soda intherearofthe refrigerator,on the top shelf. Change the box everythee months. An open box ofbaking soda in the freezer will absorb stale freezer odors.

Drain opening in freezer compartment. During yearly cleaning, removebottomfreezer basketand flush a solution of baking

soda-one teaspoon and two cups of hot (not boiling) titer-through the drain line with the help of ameat baster. This will help eliminate odor and reduce the likelihood of a cloiwed drain line.

If drain becomes clogged, use a meat baster and baking-soda-andwater solution to force the clog through the drain line.

Continue flushing until line is clear, then empty and replace the defrost water pan immediately.

Behind Ref@erator

Care should be taken in moving

your refrigerator away from the

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

cushioned coverings and those

with embossed surfaces. Pull the

refrigeratorstraight out and return it to position by pushing it straight in. Moving your refrigerator in a side direction may result in damage to your floor covering or refrigerator.

Condenser

The condenser is located behind the base grille. For most efficient operation, remove the base grille (see page 4) and either sweep away or vacuum up dust that is readily accessible. This easy cleaning operation should be done at least once a year.

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Defrost WaterFan

Pan behind base grille should be cleaned at least once a year. When reinstalling pan, firmly push it ALL THE WAYIN until it stops.

Defrost water pan

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Lightbulb replacement

In Fresh Food Compartment

1. Unplugrefrigerator.

2. Toalign the control knob

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

3. Pullbottomof light paneldown aboutl/4’’—justenoughtodisengage lip atrearfromgroovesin retainers on rearwall.

4. Lift panel to disengage top horn

pins on side walls; remove panel. After replacing with same size

bulb, reinstall panel (hang top on pins; pull bottom down, push it back and release it to let lip engage grooves in retainers). Replace temperature control knob in OFF position, turn it to previous setting, and plug refrigerator back in.

InFreezerCompartment

1. Unplug refrigerator.

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When you goon vacation

For extended vacations or absences, shutoff powerto refrigerator,turnthenumbered controlto OFF, cleaninterior with bakingsodasolutionofone

tablespoonof soda to one quart of

water. Wipe dry. Toprevent odors,

leaveopen boxof soda inrefrigerator.

Leave doors open.

For shorter vacations, remove

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perishablefoods andleavecontrols atregularsettings. However,if roomtemperatureis expectedto dropbelow WF., follow same instructionsas forextended vacations.

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

When youmove

Disconnect power cord ffom wall outlet, remove all food and clean and dry the interior.

Secure all loose items such as grille, shelves and storage pans by taping them securely in place to prevent damage.

Be sure refrigerator stays in upright

position during actual moving and

in van. Refrigeratormust be secured in van to prevent movement. Protect outside of refrigerator with blanket.

Waterfilter accessory

The perfect companion to your automatic icemaker— a water falter

Yourice cubes can only be as fresh-tasting as the water that produces them That’s why it’sa good idea to purify your water with a water filter.

Its activated charcoal removes musty, stale

odors and unpleasant medicinal, metallic tastes. A porous fiber cartridge catches dirt, rust particles, sand and silt while special crystals reduce deposits of hard scale.

The water filter is an option at extra cost and is available from your GE dealer. Specify WR97X214. It has complete installation instructions and installs in minutes on 1/4”O.D. copper water line.

2. Removeshelfjustbelow light shield. (Shelf will be easierto remove if it is emptied first.)

3. Pull plastic light shieldtoward you. (Itwill bendtofreetabsfrom grooves.)

Afterreplacingwith same sizebulb, reinstallshield and shelf andplug refrigeratorbackin.

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Rapid Electrical Diagnosis

Your refrigerator is wired for accurate electrical diagnosis in your home—takes only minutes for

a service technician to check its

entire electrical system. No need

for the technician to unplug, move or unload the refrigerator to make the diagnosis.

PROBLEM

REFRK3ERJYK)R

DOES N(YI’OPERATE

MUNIR OPERATES FOR LONG PERIODS

POSSIBLE CAUSEAND REMEDY

QMaybe in defrost cyclewhen motor does not operate for about 30 minutes.

. Temperature control in ~~ pO~itkJn.

● If interior light is not on, refrigerator may not be plugged in at walloutlet.

● If plug is secure and the refrigerator stiIl fds to operate, plug a lamp or a small

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

burned out fuse.

● Modern refrigerators with more storage space and a larger freezer compartment

require more operating time.

● Normal when refrigerator is fmt delivered to your home—usualIy requires 24 hours

to completely cool down;

● Large amounts of fd placed in refrigerator to be cooled or frozen.

s Hot weather—fkequentdoor openings.

● Door lefi open. “

● Temperature controls are set too c~ld. Refer to instructions for use of

TEMPERATURE CONTROLS on page 8.

● Grille and condenser need cleaning. Refer to page 13.

● Check ENERGY-SAVINGTIPS on page 2.

M~R ST~TS & STOPS FREQUENTLY

VIBRATION OR RATTLING

HOI’AIR FROM BOITIM OF REFRIGERA’R

DOOR N(YI’CLOSING

PROPERLY

● Temperature control starts and stops motor to maintain eventemperatures.

● If refrigerator vibrates, more than likely it is not resting solidly on the floor and front

roller screws or front leveling legs need adjusting or floor is weak or meven. Refer to ROLLERS on page 4.

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

● Defrost water pan rattlhg, needs to be positioned properly.

c Normal air flow cooling motor. In ~e refrigeration process, it is normal that heat be

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

normal and stie operating temperatures. Yourfloor covering supplier should be consulted if you object to this discoloration.

● Door gasket on hinge side sticking or foldlng over. To correct, put a small amount of

petroleum jelly on faceofgasket.

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PROBLEM OPERATING SOUNDS

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

● 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.

● Nornml fkn air flow-one fan blows cold air through the refrigerator and freezer

compartments, another fan cools the compressor motor. s These NORMAL sounds will also be heard from time to time:

● Defrost timer switch clicks at defrost.

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● Defbst water dripping into drain pan.

● Temperature cmtrd ~Iicks ON or OFF.

● Reikigerant bomg or gurgling.

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

defrost and refrigeration following defrost.

● 13Mhautomatic icemaker, the sound of cubes dropping into the bin and water

running in pipes as icernaker refills.

FRESH FOOD

● Temperatum control not set cold enough. Refer to TEMPERATURE CONTROLS

OR FREEZER on page 8. ‘ COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE TOO WARM

● W-weather-frequent door openings.

● Door left open for too long time.

FOODS DRY OUT

FROST OR ICE CRYSTALS ON

FROZEN FOOD

SLOW ICE CUBE

FREEZING

ICE CUBES HAYE ODOR/TASTE

● Package maybe holding door open.

● Foods not covered, wrapxd or sealed properly.

. ~wr maYhave been left ajar or package holding door open.

● Tw frequent and too long door openings.

c Frost within package is normal.

. D~r may hwe been left ajar. . h ~mwmwm of freezer compartment colder.

* Old cubes need to be discarded.

● Ice storage bin needs to be emptied or washed.

● Unsealed packages in reikigerator and/or freezer compartments may be transmitting

odorkaste to icecubes.

● Interior of refrigerator needs cleaning-refer to page 13.

● ~or_@t@ in~- wa~r. ~~til a water filter-seepage 14.

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSEAND REMEDY ‘

AUTOMATIC

ICEMAKER DOES N(YI’WORK

CUBE DISPENSER DOES N~ WORK

WATERHAS POOR TASTE/ODOR

● ON-OFFcontrolinOFF position.

● Water supply turned offor not connected.

. Freezer compartment too warm.

● Cubes too small—watershut-offvalveconnecting refrigerator to home waterline may

be clogged. @Sometimescubes fuse tothe side of the icemold and hold the f~ler arm in theOFF

(up) position. Remove this icetorestart the ictmw.ker,

● When reaching forcubes by hand, you mayhavepushed the feeler arm into the OFF

(up) position bymistake.

● Piled up cubes in storage bin may cause icernakertoshut off prematurely. With ‘ .

icemaker fwler arm inOFF (up) position, level cubes inbin byhand.

● No ice cubes. Removestoragecontainer. If C@eS are frozento wire arm, remove cubes.

● No ice cubes. Icemaker turned off or watersu~ly turned off.

● Irregular ice clumps in storage container. Breakup as many as you can with fingertip

pressure and discard the remaining clumps.

● Ifwaterdis~nser h~ not ~n wed for ~ ex~ndti period, dispense water in re@~

manner until all waterin reservoir is replenished with fkeshwater.

● Poor-tasting incoming water. InstaIl water falter-seepage 14.

WATERIN FIRST

GLASS IS WARM

WATERDISPENSER DOES N(YI’WORK

DtiIDER BETWEEN FRESH FOOD AND FREEZER COMPARTMENT FEELS WARM

MOISTURE FORMS ON OUTSIDE OF

REFRIGERATOR

MOISTURE COLLECT’SINSIDE

● Allow about 24 hours for~~r to cool ~ pro~r temperature dkx refrigerator k first

installed.

● Ifwaterdispenser has not been used forextended period, water infirst glass will not

be as cool as succeeding glasses.

● Ifwaterreservoir hm ~en dm~~, wow seve~ hours for replenished SUpply ~0 chill.

● Watersupply line turned off or not connected.

● Supply line maybe clogged with sediment.

● Normal warmt!!is created by automatic energy saver system circulating warm liquid

around front edge of fkeezercompartment to help prevent condensation on outside of refrigerator in hot, humid weather.

● Not unusual during period ofhigh humidity.

● Toofrequent and too long door openings.

● Inhumid weather air carries moisture into refrigerator when doors are opened.

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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSEAND REMEDY WATERON IWICHEN

● Thedmininbo~omof freezer may be clogged. Remove any ice on the freezer bottom

FLOOR OR ON and clean the drain. Refer to page 13. BCYITUMOF FREEZER

● If you use a glass over 6 inches ~]1, you maybe jamming cubes in the funnel chute.

They can fise inside the chute and dropout later, leaving water or ice on the floor. * Defrost water pan full, missing or not in position.

REFRIGERATOR HAS ODOR

● Foods with strong odors should be tightly covered.

● Check for spoiled food.

● Interior needs cleaning. Refer to page 13.

● Defrost water pan needs cleaning.

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

INTERIOR LIGHT DOES NCJ17LIGHT

● No power at outlet.

● Light bulb needs replacing. Seepage 14.

If you need more help.. call, toll free: GE Answer Center@

800.626.2000

consumer information service

If YouNeed Service

Toobtain service, see your on the back page of this book.

We’reproud of our service and want you to be pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive, hem are three steps to follow for further heip.

FIRST, contact the people who serviced your appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. Inmost

cases, this will solve the problem. NEXT, if you are still not pleased,

write all the details-including your phone number-to:

Manager, Consumer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, Kentuc@ 40225

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

Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive

Chicago, Illinois 60606

warranty

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

WHAT IS 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.

YOUR GE REFRIGERATOR

WARRANTY

FULL FIVE+EAR WARRANTY For five years from date of original

purchase, we will provide, free of

charge, parts and service labor in

your home to repair or replace any part of the sealed refrigerating system (the compressor, condenser, evaporator and all connecting tubing) that fails because of a manufacturing defect.

LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY For the life of the refrigerator, we will

replace, free of charge, any tinted

see-through pan or drawer made from Lexan@ po!ycarbonate resin

and furnished with the refrigerator if

the pan or drawer breaks during normal household use. Drawer covers are not included. The drawers can be exchanged at a General Electric Appliance Parts Mart, Factory Service Center, or by writing to the address below.

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any by our Factory Service Centers or succeeding owner for products purchased for ordinary home use in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii hours. 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.

WHAT IS N~ COVERED ● SerViCetriPStOYourhorne tO

All warranty service will be provided

by our authorized Customer Care@ servicers during normal working

teach you how to use the product. Read your Use and Cam 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:

GE Answer Center@

800.626.2000 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.

Look in the White or Yellow Pages of your telephone directory for GENERAL ELECXRIC COMPANY, GENERAL ELE~RIC FACTORY SERVICE, GENERAL ELE(XRICHOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE or GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER

cARE@ SERVICE.

Replacement of house fuses or

resetting of circuit breakers. . Failure of the product if it is used

for other than its intended purpose or used commercially.

● Damage to product caused

by accident, fire, floods or acts of God.

WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

Some states do notallow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion

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

To know what your legal rights are inyour state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

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

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