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instructions .........................3
Problem
More questions
GE Answer Center
Operating Instructions, Tips
Energy-Saver System ....................................4
Energy-Saving
Food-Saver System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Food Storage Suggestions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Storage Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Ice & Water Dispenser...........................6- 10
Refreshment Center ......................................5
Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage Drawers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Drawer and Cover Removal
Temperature Controls ...................................4
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13, 14
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Care and Cleaning
Cleaning–Inside and Outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Condenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Drawer and Cover Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Light Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
16
Preparation
Adjustable Rollers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Base Grille . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clearances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vacation and Moving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Water Supply to
Installation
Adapter Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrical Requirements .............................19
Extension Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Consumer Services ...................23
Appliance Registration ..................................2
Model and Serial Numbers ..........................2
Warranty ........................................Back Cover
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GE Appliances
Models: TFXA27f
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US
Read this book
It is intended to help you
operate and maintain your new
refrigerator properly.
Keep it handy for answers to
your questions.
If you don’t understand something
or need more help, write (include
your phone number):
Consumer Affairs
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
Write down the model and
serial numbers.
You’ll see them on a label on the
wall beside the top drawer or at
the bottom, 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
Number
Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service calls
concerning your refrigerator.
If you received a
damaged refrigerator...
Immediately contact the
(or builder) that sold you the
refrigerator.
Save time and money.
Before you request
service...
Check the Problem Solver in the
back of this book. It lists minor
operating problems that you can
correct yourself.
● Location of your refrigerator is important. Avoid ● Be sure the doors are closed tightly. Before leaving
locating it next to your range, a heating vent or where the house or retiring for the night, check to be sure the
the sun will shine directly on it.
● Close the doors as soon as possible, particularly in
hot, humid weather. inside the refrigerator.
YOU
To obtain service, see the
Consumer Services page in the
back of this book.
We’re proud of our service and
want you to be pleased. If for some
reason you are not happy with the
service you receive, here are three
steps to follow for further help.
FIRST, contact the people who FINALLY, if your problem is
serviced your appliance. Explain
why you are not pleased. In most
cases this will solve the problem.
NEXT, if you are still not pleased,
write all the details—including
your phone number—to:
Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
doors haven’t been left open accidentally.
● Keep foods covered to reduce moisture buildup
SERWCE
not resolved, write:
Major Appliance Consumer
Action Panel
20 North
Chicago, IL 60606
Drive
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using
A
precautions, including
●
Use this appliance
exercise basic safety
following:
for
intended
as described in this Use and Care Guide.
●
This refrigerator must be properly
in
it is used.
with
Installation
grounding instructions and
the Instigation section.
●
Never
grip plug
your refrigerator
th
and
e
straight out
from the
*Repair or
immediately
electric
have become frayed or
damaged. use a cord that shows
or abrasion damage
or connector end.
its length or at
*
completely. The
Agriculture in Home and
United
foods
thawed
Department
Bulletin
says:
“,.. You
thawed if they
safely refreeze
foods that have
or if
are
cold—below
,. Thawed ground meats,
off-odor or off-color should
be
discarded.
Thawed
the odor or
of any food is poor
that have
be
and
be
or questionable, get rid of it. The food maybe
dangerous to eat.
“Even partial thawing and refreezing reduces the
eating quality of foods, particularly
vegetables and prepared foods. The
of red meat is affected less than
Use refrozen foods as soon
save as much of
eating quality as you can.”
of many
possible to
*When moving your refrigerator
—
the
be
to
over or damage
power
not
hang on
to climb,
or
in the refrigerator. They
could damage the refrigerator and seriously
themselves.
●
your
old refrigerator
the
but not
use, be sure to
remove the doors. This
still around
reduce the
possibility of danger to children.
your
touch the
surfaces
is
operation,
the freezer
compartment particularly when hands
are damp
to
extremely cold surfaces.
fingers or
mechanism
in. This
will prevent contact with
parts of
ejector mechanism, or with the
on the
the refrigerator
heating element that releases the cubes.
.
and
your refrigerator
repairs.
We strongly
cleaning
recommend that any servicing be
performed by
●
replacing a burned-out light bulb,
unplug the refrigerator or turnoff power
circuit
with a
bre~
control to
or fuse box in order to
wire filament. (A burned-out light bulb
being replaced,)
position does not
individual.
contact
Turning
power
the light circuit,
store
and liquids in
use
or
vicinity of this
any
not
the
They
tip
anyone to climb,
Center Compartment
the refrigerator and
severe
stand or hang
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YOUR
Set the Temperature Controls
Two controls let you regulate the temperature in the
fresh food and freezer compartments.
At first, set the fresh food control to “5” and the
freezer control to “C”.
Allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize,
whether you are setting the controls for the first time
or
warmer temperatures in either compartment, adjust
the controls one step at a time.
Note: Moving the fresh food control to
turns off
food and freezer—but does not shut off power
to the refrigerator.
them
Then, if you want colder or
in both compartments-fresh
(appearance ma
How to Test Temperatures
Use the milk test for the fresh food compartment.
Place a container of milk on the top shelf in the fresh
food compartment. Check it a day later. If the milk is
too warm or too cold, adjust the temperature controls.
y
Freezer Control
C
is Initial
E is Coldest
,
Use the ice cream test for the freezer compartment.
Place a container of ice cream in the center of the
freezer compartment. Check it after a day. If it’s too
hard or too soft, adjust the temperature controls.
Automatic Energy-Saver System
You won’t find an “energy-saver” switch on this
refrigerator.
Warm liquid from the refrigerator’s condenser is
of the
freezer
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.
If you turn your household thermostat below
you may want to move the
freezer control one step colder.
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,
colder setting for the entire winter or for as long as you
keep your thermostat turned down.
the
setting at this
*
●
No Defrosting
It is not necessary to defrost the freezer or fresh food
compartments. Although your refrigerator is designed
and equipped to defrost itself automatically, some
frost on packages is normal.
at night...
Moving the freezer control to a colder setting should
have no effect on your fresh food compartment.
However, if freezing occurs, move the fresh food
control one step warmer.
When you stop turning the thermostat down, turn the
refrigerator’s controls back to their regular settings.
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CENTER
The Refreshment Center consisti of an Automatic Icemaker, an
Ice & Water Dispenser and a special Refreshment Center Compartment
with i@ own door that becomes a counter when you open it.
Ice & Water Dispenser
It replaces the ice you use.. automatically.
Refreshment Center Compartment
It makes frequently used items stored on the fresh
food door readily accessible through the Refreshment
Center Compartment door without having to open the
main refrigerator door.
It provides an extra counter-high work surface with its
own light right at the refrigerator when the
Refreshment Center Compartment door is open. Close
the door after use.
Although durable, stain- and scratch-resistant, the
work
should not be used as a cutting
can damage it.
Sharp utensils
It dispenses ice cubes, crushed ice and chilled water
through the freezer compartment door.
accessible through a lift-up door on the inside of the
fresh food campartrnent door.
To remove the Refreshment Center Porta-Bin, open
the outer door to free the lip on the bin from the
overlapping door.
Cold air entering from the freezer compartment
keeps the temperature in the Refreshment Center
Compartment at proper food-keeping levels.
Then raise the inner door and lift the bin straight up
until hooks on bin come out of tracks on door.
Refreshment Center
its original position.
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ICE & WATER DISPENSER
Automatic
Your refrigerator has an automatic icemaker and a
custom dispenser that dispenses chilled water, ice
cubes and crushed ice through the freezer
compartment door. Here’s how they work.
and Ice& Water Dispenser
Water flows from the household supply through a
(1) dual solenoid valve to the
(2) water reservoir and to the
(3) automatic
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.
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 light in the
dispenser on and off.
● Your icemaker will
produce
2&hour
cubes
120 cubes in a
on
freezer compartment
room
is
clum~s)
removed.
*Avoid
shut. Periodietiy
is
be
number
conditions.
flow
than
jam
in
brief,
cause and
the
freezer compartment door and look
chute,
it @uugh
a wooden
● Ice shonid not be dispensed
or chip from
your hand pressing
them against
combined
and ice
or
into the
●
To
place glass
but not
●
beverage
and water selector switch, could
it blwks
ice.
dispersed before
which is annoying
if the splash reaches
it to
prevent
ice
● Bevernges
be quick-chilled in the ice
storage
foods
Cms, bottles or food
packages in the storage bin may
cause
by your
it may
other than that produced
to malfunction.
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Before Using Your Icemaker and Dispenser
Ice access door
When water supply has been connected to icemaker,
move feeler arm to ON (down) position.
Icemaker
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 STOP (up)
position as shown below.
Feeler arm
in
STOP (up)
position
Feeler arm
in ON
(down)
position
Depress water dispenser cradle for about two minutes
to remove trapped air from the water line and to fill
water reservoir automatically.
Ice cube mold automatically fills with water after
cooling to freezing temperatures. First cubes normally
freeze after several hours.
NOTE: With a newly-installed refrigerator, allow
about 24 hours for the freezer compartment to cool
down to
proper ice-making temperature.
Once Your Icemaker and Dispemer 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
kitchen sink. This will eliminate the slight “plastic”
taste temporarily imparted to the water by the water
reservoir.
Keep ice
ejected into an empty storage bin will pile up close to
the icemaker and push the feeler arm up to the STOP
position prematurely when the bin is only partially observed, discard
full. Open the ice access door, reach in, level the cubes
by hand and
distributed evenly
enough ice to fill the bin to its maximum capacity.
—
the first six glassfuls of water in the
to keep icemaker productive. Cubes
will resume. Keeping cubes
the icemaker to produce
be discolored,
factors such as
accumulation
injurious
GE
Factory
Customer
circumstances,
The cause
plumbing @d
finds the icemker. Continued
cubes
Servicer.
musuaJ
a
discoloration is
green-
of
inactive
cubes may be
contact your
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water
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ICE & WATER DISPENSER
To Dispense Ice and Water
For ice, set selector switch to
CUBED or CRUSHED. For water,
simply position glass beneath the
word “WATER.”
(continued)
Grip
glass or other container
gently near the rim and press rim
firmly against ice or water
dispenser cradle.
When Dispensing Ice...
Some crushed ice may be dispensed even
though you selected CUBED. 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.
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 water. If excessive, the spill should
be wiped dry immediately.
Do not pour water in spill shelf because it is not
self-draining-pour it in the
and its grille should be cleaned regularly according to
the Care and Cleaning section.
The shelf
When Dispensing Water...
The water system provides approximately six
successive 6-ounce
hours must be allowed for replenished water reservoir
supply to cool. You probably will not drain
chilled water from the reservoir on a single occasion. “
The first
than the following ones. This is normal.
Dispensed water is cool, not iced. For colder
water, simply add crushed ice or cubes before
dispensing water.
which several
the
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If Ice Clumps Form in Storage Bin...
The icemaker ejects cubes in groups of eight, 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.
To Remove Ice Cube Storage Bin
Lift the left corner to free the bin from the shelf,
and pull the bin straight out while supporting it at
front and back.
If this happens:
● Remove storage bin from freezer compartment.
● Break up ice clumps with fingertip pressure and
discard remaining cubes melt and fuse together.
● Replace bin before remaining cubes melt and
fuse together.
To Replace Ice Cube Storage Bin
Slide the bin back until the tab
on the bin locks into the slot in
the shelf.
Drive me
Rotate
If Ice Is Not Used Frequently . . .
“Old” ice cubes will become cloudy and taste stale. Empty ice storage bin
periodically and wash it in lukewarm water. Be sure to allow storage bin to
cool before replacing
ice cubes will stick to the metal auger.
If bin does not go all the way
back, remove it and rotate the
drive mechanism 1/4 turn. Then
push bin back again until the tab
on the bin locks into the slot in
the shelf.
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ICE & WATER DISPENSER
(continued)
Move
● 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.
Feeler Arm to STOP (up) Position When...
If This Is Your First Icemaker...
You’ll hear occasional sounds that may be unfamiliar. These are normal
sounds and are not cause for concern.
Water Filter Accessory
The
Your ice cubes can only be as fresh-tasting as the
water that produces them. That’s why it’s a good idea
to purify your water with a water filter.
Its activated charcoal removes musty, stale odors and
unpleasant medicinal, metallic tastes. A porous fiber
cartridge catches dirt, rust particles, sand and silt
while special crystals reduce deposits of hard scale.
The water filter is an option at extra cost and is
available from your
It has complete installation instructions and installs in
minutes on 1/4”
companion to your automatic
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FOOD
SUGGESTIONS
Suggested storage times for meat and poultry*
Eating
drops after
shown
Fresh Meats
Roasts (Beef & Lamb) .......3 to 5
Roasts (Pork & Veal) .........3 to 5
Steaks (Beef) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chops (Lamb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 to 5
Chops (Pork)
Ground & Stew Meats . . . . . . . . 1 to 2
Meats . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 to 2
Sausage (Pork) ..................1 to 2
Processed Meats
Bacon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Frankfurters . . . . . . . . . . 7
Ham (Whole) 7
Ham (Half) . . . . . . . . . .
Ham (Slices) ...,,,,,,...,............, 3
Luncheon Meats .......,,,,,,,,,3 to 5
Sausage (Smoked) ...............,7
Sausage (Dry & Semi-Dry) 14 to 21
DAYS
REFRIGERATOR FREEZER
. . . . . . . . 5
IN MONTHS IN
AT 35° to
3 to 5
7
3 to 5
AT O°F.
6 to 12
4 to 8
6 to 12
6 to 9
3 to 4
3 to 4
3 to 4
1 to 2
1
2
1 to 2
1 to 2
Freezing
not
mended.
Eating quality
drops after
time shown
DAYS IN MONTHS IN
REFRIGERATOR FREEZER
AT 35°
Cooked Meats
Cooked Meats and
Meat Dishes ..................,3 to 4
& Meat Broth ...,,,,.,,,1 to 2
Fresh Poultry
Chicken & Turkey (Whole)
Chicken (Pieces) ................1 to 2
(Pieces) ..................1 to 2
Giblets
. . . . . . . . 1 to 2
to 2
,,,,,,1 to 2
Cooked Poultry
Pieces (Covered with
Pieces (Not Covered) .........3 to 4
Cooked Poultry Dishes . . . . . . . 3 to 4
Fried Chicken 3 to 4
to 2
AT O°F.
2 to 3
2 to 3
12
6
3
6
1
4 to 6
4
(Other than for meats& poultry)
Most fruits and vegetables,,,,,,.,,,,.... 8-12 months
Lean fish............,,.,,,.......,,,,,,,,.......,,, 6-8 months
Fatty fish, rolls and breads,
soups, stew, casseroles 2-3 months
Cakes, pies, sandwiches,
leftovers (cooked),
ice cream (original carton), . . . . . . . . . . 1 month max.
*U.S.
of Agriculture
FREEZER
Meats, fish and poultry purchased
from the store vary in quality and
age; consequently, safe storage time
in your refrigerator will vary.
Unfrozen
and poultry
● Always remove store wrappings.
● Rewrap in
or wax paper
and refrigerate immediately.
Vegetables
● Use the vegetible drawers—
they’ve been designed to preserve
the natural moisture and
freshness of produce.
●
Covering vegetables with a moist
towel helps maintain crispness.
●
As a further aid to freshness,
prepackaged vegetables can be
stored in their original wrapping.
Tips on freezing foods
There are three essential requirements for efficient
home freezing.
1. Initial quality. Freeze only top-quality foods.
Freezing retains quality and flavor; it cannot
improve quality.
2. Speed. The quicker fruits and vegetables are
—
frozen after picking, the better the frozen product
will be. You’ll save time, too, with less culling and
sorting to do.
Cheese
well with wax
foil, or
●
Carefully wrap to expel air and
help prevent mold.
●
Store prepackaged cheese in its
own wrapping if you wish.
New techniques are constantly
being developed. Consult the
Extension Service or your local Utility
Company for the latest information on
freezing and storing foods.
or
a plastic bag.
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 been completely thawed;
meat, whether raw or cooked, can be frozen
successfully only once.
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.
● It will be necessary to experiment
to determine the freezer
compartment location and
temperature control setting to keep
your ice cream at the right serving
temperature.
● The rear of the freezer
compartment is slightly colder than
the front.
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GENERAL
FOOD-SAVER SYSTEM
Moist ‘n Fresh
close
tightly
Convertible Meat Keeper
Moist ‘n Fresh Drawer
The top drawer is designed to keep unwrapped
foods fresh by retaining the natural moisture content
of foods such as:
● Artichokes ● Cherries
●
Asparagus
●
Beets,
● Blueberries ● Greens, leafy
● Carrots
● Celery
●
Corn
●
Currants
● Lettuce
● Parsley
As in any refrigerated storage area, it is
recommended that odorous foods be stored
wrapped—foods such as:
● Broccoli ● Cabbage
● Brussels sprouts ● Cauliflower
● Green onion
Storage time will depend upon the type of food and its
condition when placed in the drawer.
Excess water which may accumulate in the bottom of
the Moist ‘n Fresh drawer should be poured out and
the drawer wiped dry.
The Moist ‘n Fresh drawer is partially sealed by
gaskets attached to the cover at the front and back
edges. Always
push the drawer
● Peas, green
●
Plums
●
Radishes
● Rhubarb
● Spinach
● Tomatoes, ripe
● Parsnips
● Turnips
the way in.
Convertible Meat Keeper
The Convertible Meat Pan drawer has its own cold
air duct to allow a stream of cold air from the freezer
compartment to flow around the drawer.
The variable temperature control regulates the
air flow from the
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
space. Cold air duct is turned off.
Variable settings between these extremes can
be selected.
compartmen~
Sealed Snack Pack
The Sealed Snack Pack—and shelf to which it is
attached—can be relocated within the Fresh Food
compartment. The
humidity for convenient storage of meats and cheese,
bacon, hors d’oeuvres, spreads and snacks.
drawer retains sufficient
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Quick Space Shelf
This shelf splits in half and slides under itself for
storage of tall items on the shelf below.
Slide-Out
The slide-out shelf allows you to reach items stored
behind others. The special edges are designed to help
prevent spills from dripping to lower shelves. Make
sure you push them all the way back in before you
close the door.
Shelves
Freezer
Wire slide-out freezer baskets can be pulled out for easy access to
frozen foods.
—
I
I
.
,
How to Rearrange Your Shelves
The shelves in the fresh food compartment are
adjustable, enabling you to make efficient shelf
arrangements to fit your family’s food storage needs.
To remove shelves:
Tilt the shelf up at front,
then lift it up and out of
the tracks on the rear
wall of the refrigerator.
To relocate shelves:
Select desired shelf
height. With shelf front
raised slightly, engage
the top lugs in the tracks at the rear of the
cabinet. Then lower the front of the shelf until it
locks into position.
❑
Engage
top lug
Lower to lock
into place
. .
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(continued)
on Fresh Food Compartment Door
Adjustable
refrigerator to your work area.
(on some models) hold smaller items
securely in the bin to help prevent tipping, spilling
and sliding.
All except the top
Center Compartment can be relocated on the fresh
food compartment door.
must be returned to its original position on the door.
To remove: Lift Porta-Bin straight up until mounting
hooks disengage.
To replace or relocate: Select desired shelf height,
engage
door, and push in.
can easily be carried from the
in the Refreshment
top bin is removable, but
hook in slots on the tracks of the
Deep Door Shelves in Freezer Compartment
Detachable shelf extenders deepen and enclose
fixed door shelves, providing more storage room and
greater storage flexibility.
To remove: Lift the shelf extender straight up until
the mounting hooks come out of the slots in the door.
To replace: Lineup the hooks with the slots in the
door and push in and down.
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Refreshment center compartment door—outside.
It’s important that you use only
window cleaner or a damp cloth to clean the glass and
trim. Other glass cleaners may damage the trim.
Avoid using wax on the refreshment center door.
The water and ice dispenser spill shelf should be
wiped dry immediately to prevent spotting. Water left
on the shelf may leave deposits that you can remove
by soaking in undiluted vinegar. You can also use a
paste of non-precipitating water softener (such as
brand) and water, or one teaspoon of citric
acid powder per pint of hot tap water. Soak until the
deposit disappears or becomes loose enough to rinse
away. Usually 30 minutes soaking time is adequate.
Avoid using wax on the spill shelf and trim.
The door handles and trim can be cleaned with a
cloth dampened with a solution of mild liquid
brand
Cleaning—Inside
Refreshment center compartment door—inside.
—
Wipe up spills right away. Use one tablespoon of
baking soda in one quart of water to clean the inside
door surface, refreshment center bin and inside access
door. Rinse, wipe dry.
Inside the fresh food and freezer compartments
should be cleaned at
refrigerator before cleaning. If this is not practical,
wring excess moisture out of sponge or cloth when
cleaning around switches, lights or controls.
Use warm water and baking soda solution—about
a tablespoon of baking soda to a quart of water. This
both cleans and neutralizes odor. 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
same way. After cleaning door gaskets, apply a thin
layer of petroleum jelly to the door gaskets at the
hinge side. This helps keep the gaskets from sticking
and bending out of shape. If the freezer baskets don’t
slide freely after cleaning, lubricate them with
petroleum jelly. Do not use cleansing powders or
other abrasive cleaners.
t once a year. Unplug the
be cleaned the
Keep the finish clean. Wipe with a clean cloth
lightly dampened with kitchen appliance wax or mild
liquid
clean, soft cloth. Do not wipe the refrigerator with a
soiled
leave a residue that can erode the paint. Do not use
scouring pads, powdered cleaners, bleach or cleaners
containing bleach because these products can scratch
and weaken the paint finish.
Protect the paint finish. The outside of the
refrigerator has a high quality, baked-on paint finish.
With proper care, it will stay new-looking and
free for years. Apply kitchetiappliance wax when the
refrigerator is new and then at least twice a year.
Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner (Cat. No.
Parts Centers.
To help prevent odors, leave an open box of
baking soda in the rear of the refrigerator, on the
top shelf. Change the box every three months. An
open box of baking soda in the freezer will absorb
stale freezer odors.
Do not wash any plastic parts from your
refrigerator in your automatic dishwasher.
Drain opening in freezer compartment. During
yearly cleaning, remove bottom freezer basket and
flush a solution of baking soda—one teaspoon and
two cups of hot (not boiling) water—through the
drain line with the help of a meat baster. This will
help eliminate odor and reduce the likelihood of a
clogged drain line.
If drain becomes
clogged, use a meat
baster and
soda-and water
solution to force the
clog through the
drain line.
detergent. Dry and polish with a
cloth or wet towel. These may
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(continued)
Condenser
The condenser is located behind the base grille.
For most efficient operation, you need to keep the
condenser clean. Remove the base grille and either
sweep away or vacuum up dust that is readily accessible.
For best results, use a brush specially designed for
this purpose. It is available at most appliance parts
stores. This easy cleaning operation should be done at
least once a year.
Drawer and Cover Removal
4.
Drawers will stop before coming
all the way out of refrigerator to
help prevent contents from spilling
onto floor. Drawers can easily be
removed by tilting up slightly and
pulling past “stop” location.
To remove drawers when the
fresh food compartment door
cannot be opened fully:
1. Remove food from the shelf
above the Moist ‘n Fresh drawer
and take out the shelf. Take food
off of the glass cover and out of
the drawer.
2. Remove the flexible gasket
at the rear of the Moist ‘n Fresh
drawer. Lift each end straight up
until the slots on the gasket are
free of the drawer support tabs.
3. Pull the drawer partway out,
Reach in, push the rear of the
glass up and, at the same time,
push it back until it clears the front
corner retainers.
Tilt and remove the cover.
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 than the drawer
supports, tilt it and take it out.
6. If tape holds Convertible Meat
Pan cover to drawer supports,
remove the tape. Pull drawer
partway out. Reach in, push the
rear of the glass up and, at the
same time, back, until it clears
front-comer retainers.
7. Tilt and remove the cover.
8.
Tilt and remove the drawer.
After cleaning, replace in
reverse order.
9. Reinstall the gasket at the
rear of the vegetable drawer.
Fit the end of the plastic drawer
support into the slot on the gasket,
with the rubber gasket flap facing
you. Make sure the gasket snaps
into place.
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Light Bulb Replacement
Fresh
Food Compartment-Upper Light
1.
Unplug refrigerator.
2. Pull off temperature control knobs.
3. Pull the bottom of the light shield down and forward,
then rotate the top up and off.
After replacing with same size bulb, reinstall light shield.
Fresh Food Compartment-Lower Light
This light is located behind a shield at the rear
of the fresh food compartment
1. Grasp the top edge of the shield and lift it up
and forward to free its top edge.
2. After replacing with the same size bulb, hook
the top of the shield back in place.
Freezer Compartment
1.
Unplug refrigerator.
2. Remove shelf just
below light shield. (Shelf
will be easier to remove if
it is emptied first.)
3. Pull plastic light shield
toward you. (It will bend
to free tabs from grooves.)
4. After replacing with
same size bulb, reinstall
shield and shelf and plug
refrigerator back in.
Refreshment Center
1. Unplug refrigerator.
2.
3. Press sides of flexible light shield to release locking
tabs and allow the shield to swing down.
4. Unscrew burned-out bulb and replace it with
light bulb of same wattage.
5. Place rear tab of light shield into door and rotate
shield up until tabs lock into slots above.
6. Plug refrigerator back in.
fresh food compartment door, remove
and raise
Behind Refrigerator
Care should be taken in moving your refrigerator away from the wall. All
types of floor coverings can be damaged, particularly cushioned coverings
and those with embossed surfaces. Pull the refrigerator straight out and
return it to position by pushing it straight in. Moving your refrigerator in a
side direction may result in damage to your floor covering or refrigerator.
Center inner
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Refrigerator Location
Clearances
Do not install refrigerator where temperature will
go below
to maintain proper temperatures.
Do install it on a floor strong enough to support it
Also see Energy-Saving Tips.
because it will not run often enough
Legs
Adjustable roller behind the base grille enable you to
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 of the cabinet.
Side-by-side refrigerators
door hinges that lift both doors slightly when opened,
allowing the force of gravity to help close them securely.
To adjust rollers,
remove the base grille by
grasping it at the bottom
and pulling it out.
have specially designed
Allow the following clearances for ease of
instillation, proper air circulation and plumbing
and electrical connections:
Sides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..5/8”
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .......0”
Back. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1“
Allow following door clearances:
Refreshment Center Side ..............374’
Freezer Side
roller adjusting screws
clockwise to raise refrigerator,
counterclockwise to lower it.
Use adjustable wrench (3/8” hex
head bolt) or pliers.
When adjusting front rollers for
proper door closure, we recommend that the bottom
front edge of the cabinet be approximately 5/8” from
the floor.
To replace base grille,
align prongs on back
of grille with clamps in
cabinet and push forward
until the grille snaps
into place.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1%”
Water Supply to Icemaker
If your refrigerator has an icemaker, or if you plan to
add an icemaker later, the icemaker will have to be
connected to a cold water line. A water supply kit
containing copper tubing, shut-off valve, fittings and
instructions is available at extra cost from your dealer.
There should be sufficient tubing for the icemaker from
the cold water supply to allow you to move the
refrigerator out from the wall several feet (approximately
8 feet of 1/4” copper tubing in three 10” diameter coils).
(on some models)
Preparing to Move
Disconnect power cord from 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. Refrigerator must be
secured in van to prevent movement. Protect the
outside of the refrigerator with a blanket.
Preparing for Vacation
For extended vacations or absences, remove food
and shut off power to the refrigerator. Clean the interior leave controls at regular settings. However, if room
with baking soda solution of one tablespoon of soda to
one quart of water. Wipe dry. To prevent odors, leave
open box of soda in refrigerator. Leave doors open. icemaker feeler arm to the STOP (up) position and be
For shorter vacations, remove perishable foods
temperature is expected to drop below
same instructions as for extended vacations. Move the
sure to shut off the water supply to the refrigerator.
follow
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—
How to connect electricity
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 outlet (Fig. 1) to minimize the
possibility of electric shock hazard
from this appliance.
Use of Adapter Plug
Because of potential safety
hazards under certain conditions,
we strongly recommend against
use of an adapter plug. However,
if you still elect to use an adapter,
—
where local codes permit, a
TEMPORARY CONNECTION
may be made to a properly
grounded two-prong wall outlet
by use of a
(Fig. 2), available at
hardware stores.
local
Have the
checked by a qualified electrician
to make sure the outlet is properly
grounded.
PREFERRED
METHOD
Fig. 1
TEMPORARY METHOD
ADAPTER PLUGS NOT
ALIGN
2
The larger slot in the adapter
must be
in the
outlet and circuit
INSURE PROPER
GROUND EXISTS
BEFORE
USE
BEFORE USE
with the
slot
outlet to provide proper
polarity in the connection of the
power cord.
If you have only a standard
two-prong wall outlet, it is your
personal responsibility and
obligation to have it replaced with
a properly grounded three-prong
wall outlet.
DO NOT,
FROM
CAUTION: Attaching an adapter
ground terminal to the wall outlet
cover screw does not ground the
appliance unless the cover screw is
metal, and not insulated, and the
wall outlet is grounded through the
house wiring. You should have the
circuit checked by a qualified
electrician to make sure the outlet
is properly grounded.
When disconnecting the power
cord from the adapter, always
hold the adapter with one hand. If
this is not done, the adapter ground
terminal is very likely to break
with repeated use.
Should the adapter ground
terminal break, DO NOT USE
the appliance until a proper
ground has again been
established.
PRONG
Electrical Requirement
The refrigerator should always be plugged into iti
own individual electrical outlet which has a voltage
rating that matches the rating plate.
This provides the best performance and also prevents
overloading house wiring circuits which could cause a
—
fire hazard from overheated wires.
Use of Extension Cords
Because of potential safety hazards under certain
conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of
an extension cord. However, if you still elect to use an
extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it be a
cord having a grounding type plug and outlet and that
the electrical rating of the cord be 15 amperes
(minimum) and 120 volts.
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QUESTIONS?
USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER
PROBLEM
REFRIGERATOR
DOES
LONG PERIODS
MOTOR STARTS &
STOPS FREQUENTLY
POSSIBLE CAUSE
● May be in defrost cycle
Temperature
●
* If plug is
appliance into
OFF
on,
refrigerator
same
motor does not o~rate for
may
fails
to
burned out
Modern refrigerators with more
require more operating
* Normal when refrigerator is
delivered to your
24 hours to completely cool
● Large
*
weather-frequent door openings.
of food
in refrigerator
*Door left
●
Temperature controls are set too
cold.
Refer to instructions
“Temperature Controls’
●
Grille and condenser
●
Check Energy-Saving Tips.
Temperature
● If refrigerator vibrates, more
and front roller screws or front leveling legs need
uneven. Refer to
● Y dishes vibrate on shelves, try moving them.
Rollers swtion.
and stops motor
Refer
Wely it
not resti~g
plUggd
if
space
be woled or
#r
vibration is
-
is a
‘‘‘“ ‘”
. “: “
,’.,
“
“,
HOT AIR FROM
BOTTOM OF
DOOR NOT
SOUNDS
● Normal airflow
heat be expelled
area under the refrigerator. Some
motor.
discolor at these normal and stie operatig
supplier should be consulted if
●
amount of petroleum jelly on
●
The high speed compressor
temperatures in the large freezer compartment
object
of gasket.
this discoloration.
or folding over.
required to
produce
than your old refrigerator.
● These NORMAL sounds
fan blows cold air
compartments, another fan
be heard from time to
● Defrost timer switch clicks at defrost.
●
Defrost water dripping.
●
Temperature control clicks
refrigerator
the
Refrigerant boiling or gurgling.
● Cracking or popping of
by
during defrost and refrigeration following defrost.
● Witi
running in pipes as
icem~er,
of
.,
it
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.
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,
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,
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, -.
,:
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.
,
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PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
●
●
Warm weather-frequent door openings.
left
●
Package may
●
Foods not covered, wrapped or se~ed properly.
*
cold enough.
too long.
holding door
been left ajar or package holding door open.
and
long door openings.
Frost within package is normal.
may
*
●
temperature of freezer compartment colder.
* Old cubes need
storage bin needs to be emptied or washed.
Unsaded packages in refrigerator
●
of refrigerator needs
* Poor-tasting incoming water.
*
●
supply turned off or not connected.
●
Freezer compartment too
too small-water shutoff valve connecting refrigerator to home water
line may
* Piled up
With
been left ajar.
be discarded.
feeler arm in
to ice cubes.
clogged.
in storage bin may cause
feeler arm in
STOP
freezer compartments
See the Care and Cleaning section.
a water filter.
position.
position, level cubes in bin by hand.
to
Temperature
to
be
off prematurely.
, ,
No ice cubes. Remove storage bin. If cubes are frozen to wire arm, remove cubes.
No ice
●
fingertip pressure and discard the remaining clumps.
●
If
regular
●
Poor-tasting incoming water. Install a water filter.
Allow about 24 hems for water to cool to proper temperature after refrigerator is
first
If water dispenser has not been used for extended period, water in
as cool as
not
●
off or water supply turned off.
clumps in storage container. Break up as many as you can with
dispenser has not been used for an extended period, dispense water in
until
water
reservoir is replenished with fresh
glass will
succeeding glasses.
reservoir
drained, allow several hours
replenished supply
to
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PROBLEM
(continued)
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
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YOUR GE REFRIGERATOR
WARRANTY
Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or
check to establish warranty
WHAT IS COVERED
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
For one year from date of
original purchase, we will provide,
free of charge,
labor in your home to repair or
replace any part of the
refrigerator that
a manufacturing defect.
fails because of
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, condenser,
evaporator and all connecting
tubing) that fails because of a
manufacturing defect.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
For the life of the refrigerator, we will
replace, free of charge,
pan or drawer made
from LexaW
resin
and furnished with the refrigerator if
the pan breaks during normal
household use. Drawer covers are
not included. The drawers can be
exchanged at a
GE
Appliance Parts
Service Center, or by
writing to the address below.
● 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:
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800.626.2000
consumer information
. 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
succeeding owner for products
purchased for ordinary home use
in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii
and Washington,
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
servicers during
normal working hours.
Should
service, during warranty
your appliance need
or
beyond, call 800-GE-CARES
(800-432-2737).
. 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.
● Loss of food due to spoilage.
WARRANTOR IS NOT
RESPONSIBLE FOR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
Some
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which
states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion
To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
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