GE Profile Performance 25.2 cu. ft. Side-by-Side Refrigerator with Dispenser TFX25PPBWW
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1. TEMPORARY METHOD ADAPTER PLUGS NOT P PERMITTED IN CANADA The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the larger slot in the wall outlet to provide proper polarity in the connection of the power cord CAUTION Attaching an adapter ground terminal to the wall outlet cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the cover screw is matal and nnt ina x perme anA tha HICA QHU UL UISULGUWU UG AHU UIG wall outlet is grounded through the house wiring You should have circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet T1 sir ahi a cin no ances LIE sere eee oe is properly grounded When disconnecting the power mmerk fna shn esbamdom nisu re hold cora irom tie UG PIER di Way UIU the adapter with one hand If this is not done the adapter ground terminal is very likely to break with repeated use z Should the adapter ground terminal break DO NOT USE the appliance until a proper ground has again heen established ALG hund peti BO WwWER VUE 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 tha a TTY lhotad qM xxriro cethaunding it UC Q Why LISA Ow iv StVULHULIX type appliance extension cord having eI T RE a grounding type plug and outlet and t2. check to be sure the doors haven t been left open mare e Store only those foods requiring efri ES ion in war vafrinaratar ae ration in your ICIT1gCraur a Wipe n moisture from bottles and cartons before putting them in the a refrigerator o Keep foods covered to reduce E moisture buildup inside the refri gerator ue m we w o If you turn the controls to the eraldect noeitinn far anick chilling i WUIWOL poii AV A VR NI RY WwARARILAAARNe Or freezing be sure to turn them back to regular settings e Don t overcrowd your refrigerator Overcrowding can require extra electrical energy to keep everything cool UCTK nt ia a gt TO WA ea TIMES ETON PORTANT ITS ET Y INSTI appli iance always exercise baki itetv p precautions including the Hon imt INRE ds DEA iB in i 1 T ED oe Me vor NY ESO 1 LLEW ar ME Te ee oe Hook voy dH reieigerador n musi be Hed ir accordance siniiuion husiructions e 2 is used Sce grounding tions beiow and on page 4 n T Tfi rPz9 ohn PROTEY HYSRI n er unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord amp EI LE Ahy ave arin ninn fem ang pull st amp vYV aye amp Aa pitts AMRASIEY GHIN p raight out from the outlet ra Repair or replace immediately all electric service cords that have become frayed or otherwise damaged Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abras
3. for other than its intended purpose or used commercially e Damage to product caused by accident fire floods or acts ofGod J WARBANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES TBX20 TBX24 TBX21 TBX25 TBX22 TBXW25
4. refrigerator straight out and return it to position by pushing it straight in Moving your refrigerator ina an pH eA ATT wrasse ppan pm side UllCUUuiuUi munis d LUSUIL Ii Uaiitasu 7 to your floor covering or refrigerator Condenser a re am am cnm oe dia d rane For inost efficient operation you need to keep the condenser clean Turn temperature control to OFF Remove the base grille if your refrigerator has one see page 4 Sweep away or vacuum dust that is readily accessible on condenser coils then turn the control back on 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 Condenser NS IN Light bulb replacement A light bulb and socket are located at the top of the fresh food compartment opposite the temperature control panel To replace the bulb unplug refrigerator from its electrical outlet morn vile nnl na UMSUIGW bulb Which ny ana replace with similar size bulb When you go on vacation Yi A reum T EP For extended vacations or absences remove food and shut off power to refrigerator Clean the interior with a baking soda solution of one tablespoon of baking soda to one quart of water Wipe dry To prevent odors leave open box of baking soda in refrigerator Leave doors open For shorter vacations remove perishable f
5. EON RS Quick Serve dishes only are safe for use in conventional ovens at temperatures up to 400 F CAUTION e Lids cannot withstand the heat generated in conventional ovens e Dishes and lids are not designed s for range top cooking or broiler use Such use can be hazardous rr Note Reach in and support the rear of the tray with one hand when pulling the tray out past the second stop location Otherwise tha t the tray may slip out of your grasp and dishes may fall out of the tray l Porta Bins on the Doors on models so equipped Adjustable Porta Bins on fresh food and freezer compartment doors can easily be carried from the refrigerator to the work area TE Ze i am mate To remove Lift Porta Bin straight up until mounting hooks disengage To relocate Select desired shelf _ height engage Porta Bin s hooks in slots on the tracks of the door and push in and down Porta Bin will hook in place l Snuggers on models so equipped Snuggers are designed to give you storage flexibility in Porta Bins and on your fresh food door shelves Items such as salad dressings steak sauces and other condiments can now be kept securely against the door liner to help prevent tipping esci enel spilling or sliding Place index finger and middle finger on either side of the snugger near the front and simply move it back and forth to fit you
6. In the refrigeration process it is normal that heat be BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATOR FRESH FOOD e IUS control not set cold enough Refer to gt page Sree Warm weather frequent door openings e Door left open for too long a time e diia BONE door apen or oe air duct i in freezer t compartment TEMPERATURE TOO WARM FROST OR ICE Door may have ee left ajat or package holding d door operi CRYSTALS ON CREME LO FROZEN FOOD Too frequent or too long door m N oun CEA e Frost within package i is normal x E AUTOMATIC e Icemaker cist arm in OFF up position ICEMAKER DOES NOT WORK on models so equipped Water supply turned off or not connected se ee IN Freezer compartment too warm Pe ame C ult c re e Cubes too small water shutoff valve connecting reftigeratort to home e water line d v may be clogged Ae TR pe a S eRe L Door may have been left ajar SLOW ICE CUBE X I gt Turn temperature of freezer compartment colder FREEZING ICE CUBES HAVE eOldcubesneedtobediscarded ODOR TASTE ec storage bin needs to be sip nd washed o p Yo is SETTE Unsealed packages i in refrigerator and or f freezer i compartments may be transmitting TETTE DELE il 2 ME 1 odor taste to ice cubes e Interior of refrigerator needs cleaning Refer to o page D MOISTURE FORMS ON CABINET g
7. WES good idea to purity your water with a water filter Am m da ee Y Mme its acuvaieca Cuar coal removes musty stale odors and unpleasant medicinal metallic tastes A porous fiber cartridge caiches 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 WR97X0244 It has Boe Poe Sean Tne ne fan nba adea Aou COMIPICLe i sanuauorn MSTUCUUIS and installs in minutes on 1 4 OD copper water line Fo Cleaning Outside The door handles and trim can be cleaned with a cloth dampened with a solution of mild liquid dishwashing detergent and water Dry with a soft cloth Don t wax handles or 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 he refrigerator with soiled dishwashing cloth or wet towel These will leave a residue that can damage 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 finish on the outside of the refrigerator is a high quality baked on paint finish With proper care it will stay new iooking and rust free for years Apply a coat of kitchen appliance wax when the refrigerator i
8. kit containing copper tubing shut off valve fittings and instructions is available af extra not fram vonr Y VGSAALUWPELI AS LEL WELLES WSL ALVPFRAL R oy VR dealer There should be sufficient tubing for the icemaker from the cold water supply to allow moving the refrigerator out from the wall La aA 4 o cmd Ed ac n E Ioa several feet approximately 8 feet of 1 4 copper tubing in three 10 inch diameter coils SSS SS RSS ES 7 S continued IMPORTANT Please Read Carefully Rollers Adjustable rollers which enable you to move the refrigerator away m from the wall for cleaning are located near the front corners of the refrigerator These rollers should be set so that the refrigerator is firmly positioned on the floor and the front is raised just enough that the danre 0nlneo eacili whan nnanar uic GOULS VIUSC Ca ILy willis OPSA about halfway To adjust the rollers turn the roller adjusting screws clockwise to raise the refrigerator counterclock wise to lower it Use a blade type screwdriver When adjusting front rollers for pr per door closure we recommend that the bottom front edge of the cabinet UY approximate J 3 4 IKOG wc TOOT If your refrigerator has a base orille you can turn the adjusting SCIeWS through openings in the grille If you would rather remove the base grille grasp the bottom id the grille and pull it out T
9. the dimoun of electricity required to operate muck cenafobh se hu WS aad epp your reirigi ai Or PUSH Sviss ai to the left position a mi PEP OSR a haoterin von T nis turns off the UCALA 1l bia refrigerator that prevents moisture from forming on the cabinet surface between the doors With the heater turned off there V ALAA LARLY RANVAVARLA R LARDAARS ES WIAA CLAW Ww is a chance that moisture may form on the outside of your refrigerator ZT especially when the weather is L humid The humidity is most likely zz to be hieh in the summer in the VV VM AFAR FEF yani LARD OR AOS early morning hours and in homes which are not air conditioned Over an extended period of time moisture that forms on the cabinet vid na ner mnie Aataniaratinn m SUTiace DAY CRUDE MCW FIOL ALUGA of the paint finish It will be important to protect the finish by using appliance polish wax as described on page 12 TOLLIT TIT POWER SAVER MOISTURE CONTROL POWER SAVER SETTING T F YY VOS PTY PT FR IF MOISTURE FORMS a bed at DOORS SET HEF When the power s saver switch is pushed to the right electricity flows through the low wattage heater which warms the cabinet surface between the doors and under most conditions prevents the forming of moisture or water MO No Defrosting i Iti is not necessary to defrost the freezer or fresh food compartmen
10. 7 tite E Appliance Registration 2 Power Saver r Switch 5 Base Grille 4 Problem Solver 14 15 Care and Cleaning 12 13 Quick Serve System 7 Energy Saving Tips 2 Quick Store Ld 8 Food Saver System 9 Repair Service 13 Food Storage Suggestions 69 Safety Instructions 3 Storage Times 6 Sheles 78 Icemaker 1 Storage Drawers 9 1 Icemaker Accessory Kit 12 Drawer amp Cover Removal 10 Pu Ice Trays PE 12 Temperature Controls wg Installation 4 Vacation amp Moving Tips 5 18 Adapter Plug 4 Warranty Back Cover Adjustable Rollers 4 Water Filter o rM LUN 12 Clearances ists 4 Ap E QS Electrical Requirements 3 4 Extension Cord 4 Grounding P 38 4 Location _ a 4 ae E Light Bulb TEE PUN 7148 GE Answer Center 9 Model and Serial Numbers 800 625 2000 Models TBX20 TBX24 TBX21 TBX25 TBX 2 TBXW25 GE Appliances Ine pem PER Qu DOW X Help us help you Read this book carefully 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 sometime or need more help write include your phone number Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville KY 40225 n anel NXAAL46 ALacumm dhan waa sa P IU VVE AID UUWI Luc inod serial numbers You ll see them on a label at the e bottom just insi
11. IC VUICK SLOC UHAL P H lift the bin housing up and out of the slots on the door move it to the A desired new location and lower the pev hooks on the housing into the slots on the door You do not have to ret re ere 2 Pull forward V remove the bin from the housing hen relocatine the Ouick Store vo AGAM A UGA Awa re up CUN USER OR wow m unit To open push the latch up and pull PE the bin handle forward The sealed drawer retains high humidity for the convenient storage TIS a US orm am of meats and cheese bacon hors d oeuvres spreads and snacks CEU EE SE to provide lower humidity storage for items such as e Apples e ranges e Squash m e Apricots e Peaches summer e Grapes Pears e Strawberries e Mushrooms e Raspberries Tangerines e Nectarines 7 zl i _ Moist n Fresh Drawer Cool n Fresh Drawer Moist n Fresh irawer Cool n Fresh Drawer Fruit amp Vegetable Drawers Moist n Fresh Drawer Adjustable Humidity The storage drawers at the bottom VOD mones STEMPEL Drawers of the fresh food compartment are This refrigerated drawer is designed on models so equipped designed to provide high humidity to keep unwrapped foods fresh by These drawers have individual levels required by most vegetables retaining the natural moisture content adjustable humidity controls that let and lower humidit
12. M a a Q PB ED runi MSRP dein a PEIPER A a M P AA mr i ET EEUU rna T Ha a S e T mare merr eo asoa ar aa 1 The variable temperature contro iever iets you regulate the amount of cold air surrounding the drawer When the lever is all the way up the damper over the opening in the drawer is fully open to provide the coldest storage area Sr i adbuc E o joon Cer e ve ee When the lever is all the way down the damper is is fully y closed Normal refrigerator temperatures will be maintained Variable settings between these extremes mav be selected WIA WAZAWA anave y ef Oe we 3e ee F Tin Rae ARE ARCU OUI VICE Automatic Icemaker on models so equipped Your icemaker will produce eight cubes per cycle approximately 100 cubes in a 24 hour period depending on freezer compartment temperature room temperature number of door openings and other use conditions If your refrigerator is operated before water connection is made to the icemaker keep the icemaker feeler arm in the OFF up position as shown below Feeler Arm in OFF position Icemaker i Ice Storage Bin When refrigerator has been connected to water supply move the feeler arm to the ON down position Feeler Arm in ON position Ice cube mold will automatically fill with water after cooling to freezing temperature and first cubes will normally freeze after several hours When cubes are s
13. Manager Consumer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville Kentucky 40225 FINALLY if your problem is still not resolved write Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago Illinois 60606 r t Questions Use This Problem Soiver PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY REFRIGERATOR May be in defrost cycle when motor does not operate for about 35 minutes EM DOES 2 OP ERATE J LE Temperature control in OFF position ET PLN S A a Ifi interior light is not on refrigerator may not be plugged i in at wall outlet LN j EA cee e plug is secure and the refrigerator still fails to operate plug a lamp or 8 small hog ANUS IN C LL appliance into the same died to determine if there i isa tripped circuit peer or ep ln out fuse oe DEC ee ee Ec BE Modern reftigerators with n more storage space eand a larger freezer compartment WAA a aAnaratin mma fequire more Mp aung me rn te ie Normal when refrigerator is first delivered to your home usualy requires 2 24 ho rs a oe Sto completely cool down m M eee Jer Latge amounts of food placed i in refrigerator to be cooled or frozen cum E ot USA v s s Hat weathe r ff que nt door Anani NU aa a a e sated ed aay d vec rael io td nt Ypy 11L ings ES pe SAIS TN i Vr sb atm 22 P 7 e d babel 3 Ae et a S D B y M r MOTOR OPERATES BOR Y
14. ONG PERIODS VEN scd WN If refrigerator vibrates J oller screws need adjusting or floor is 5 weak or uneven Refer to ROLLERS o on n page 4 a elt dishes vibrate o on t pelis try moving them Sig vibrationi is s normal md NEM i x The high sped compressor motor doquired io maintain n near zero 0 temperatures in the large freezer compartment may produce higher s sound levels than your old regen 2e Normal fan air flow on fant blows cold air through th seriei and freezer EO 2 e aic rtmen its another fan cools the compressor motor E E EH 3x These NORMAL s unds will also be heard from ti time sto time E d r Dekot timer switch clicks a at defrost Teather er ee EE t Cracking or popping of fc dli g cc coils ued we expansion and c contraction during DNE fe defrost and refrigeration following defrost ace Wo p ae n Ice cubes dropping in into the bin and water running in pipes as s icemaker refills d L Foods n not t covered wrapped or r sealed properly POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY expelled in the area under the refrigerator Some floor coverings will discolor at these normal and safe operating temperatures Your floor c covering supplier should he consulted if you object to this discoloration i HOT AIR FROM e Normal air fiow cooling motor
15. adjust the temperature controls CAES c Cu res a m Use the ice cream test for the freezer PAS 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 ft soft adjust the temperature controls Always allow 24 hours for h fus the refrigerator to reach the temperature you set If you turn your household thermostat below 60 F at night you may want to turn the lettered control one step colder as from C to D Cooler temperatures in the house may cause the compressor to operate less frequently thus allowing the freezer compartment to warm somewhat To protect your frozen food supply leave your lettered setting at this colder setting for the entire winter or for whatever period 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 food compartment However if freezing occurs turn the numbered control one Step warmer as from E to a When you stop tu turning the thermostat down turn temperature controls back to their regular settings _ Power Saver Switch The power saver switch is located on n the temperature control panel Oe m m einai of a POWER SAVER MOISTURE CONTROL POWER SAVER SETTING as IF MOISTUREFORMS ed i jd E a BETWEEN DOORS SeT HER To reduce
16. ally and wash it in lukewarm water 3 v Sen nae If this is your first icemaker you ll hear occasional sounds that may be unfamiliar They are normal icemaking sounds and are not cause for concern Ice trays are designed to release ice cubes easily Hold tray upside down over a container and twist both ends to release cubes WF LUF SA CUAL AC ew dA CU AA Ce Was Cue e we oe we For only one or two ice cubes leave the tray right side up twist both ends slightly and remove desired number of cubes Wash ice trays and storage bin in lukewarm water only Do not put them in an automatic dishwasher i cin lati tart EE ela Accessor ics Automatic icemaker Accessory Kit optional at extra cost A GE automatic icemaker will replace the ice you use automatically It can keep you 127 with n hinf xn supplied with a binful of cubes ice for everything everybody without fuss or muss If your refrigerator did not come already equipped with an automatic icemaker you may add one contact your local GE dealer specify UK KIT 4 or IM l A water supply kit containing copper tubing shut off valve fittings and instructions needed to connect the icemaker to your cold water line is also available at extra cost The perfect companion to your automatic icemaker a water filter accessory Your ice cubes can only be as fresh tasting as the water that produces them That s why itsa
17. asily by grasping the sides and lifting up slightly while pulling m L a Fund mond 1 arawers past tne stop 10Cation To remove drawers and their cover whan tha fr when the fresh food compartment door cannot be opened fully follow the procedure that applies to your model Drawers with Glass Cover 1 Remove the drawer farthest from the door 2 Slide the other drawer to the middle and remove it NN 3 Reach in push the front of the glass cover up and at the same time pull it forward until it clears the frame at the back 4 Tilt and remove the glass cover 5 Remove the 3 drawer slides 6 Remove the drawer frame as follows e Lift the front of the frame to free it from the supports at each side e Lift the rear of the frame to free its hooks from the tracks on the back wall of the refrigerator e Tilt the frame and take it out To replace Laaba 478 tha Arawar 1 Fit the HUUR Uli UIC VILOVYVA frame into the second from the bottom slots on the tracks at the rear of the refrigerator and lower the front of the frame until it locks into position and rests on the front supports at each side 10 3 Slide the center and right drawer UN NS NS PN SN l pun l PFA Put the drawer slides back on an Eunana Man olanas ando c IC MAING LIC dpe vino uuo be at the front slides toward the middle and slide h 1 12 art if the 1 3 width dra
18. de the fresh food ta compartm tment door These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your refrigerator Before sending in the registration card please write these numbers here Medel Number Serial Number Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls APO TA C 1 no vorm refri caratnr VUE bb eo er LLA ni fn CUIR If you received a damaged rmawmn nns tememanintalyr nanta nt r efr iger ALUX immediate WUT the dealer or builder that sold you the refrigerator Save time and money Before you request service check the Problem Solver on pages 14 and 15 It lists causes of minor a a a ec ao eere Dem D mane m 41 n w wau afa operating problems that you can correct yourself Energy saving tips Location of your refrigerator is important Avoid locating it next to your range a heating vent or where Wut wem Rm ias c Oar ere S ge the sun will shine directly on it e Don t open the doors more often q e Am WwW than necessary e Close the doors as soon as possible Cet MM IER PER MES BWA by RAD CIRCE as Seis pe EFREA ne An particularly in hot humid weather 9 Keen nower caver ewitch in the ahw E RE Y WAE IIYY ARAL LER LLAW left position unless moisture forms on the outside of the refrigerator Be sure the doors are closed tightly Before leaving the house or retiring for the night
19. eats 0 co 1102 Jto4 p s Sausage Por 0 102 102 Covering vegetables with a moist meats or seafoods to number of Processed Meats WOE VAS Heidi vi ISpness pounds at a time as follows Baton cess EE As a further aid to freshness TBX20 TBX21 TBX22 19 Frankfurters o a 7 Vp pre packaged vegetables can be TBX24 TBX25 TBXW25 hale am in n eren i bh stored in their original wrapping Ham Slices 3 1to2 Note Special fresh food compartment For convenience peta tua puros 3 E 5 dendi drawers on models so equipped e Store like things together This MOREA iesus no recom 4 Vi eande t icit Sausage Dry amp Sri 14to21 mended Ke unnecessary to wrap certain aves bot time aed a ter Cooked Meats JUVY TYVIEEGIL fren y VC UvCCIE utin o Linda wwii Jou wif it ae ALINI LSID S Cooked Meats and to preserve These drawers are Place the oldest items up front so Meat Dishes 3104 2103 described on pages 9 and II they can be used up promptly ES Rm a prem PUE ems To store ice cream Fine quality Use shelves or bins on the door resh Pouliry D 7 ice cream with high cream for most often used sauces and Chicken amp IUrKey Whole wee EWS l y 1 Chicken Pieces 1102 9 content will normally require condiments Turkey Pieces 1102 6 slightly lower temperatures than e Use the meat drawer on models Duck amp Goose Whote tto2 6 more airy already packag
20. ed so equipped for temporary storage Ce 1t 3 brands with low cream content of meats you do not freeze Cooked Poultry e Jt will be necessary to experiment to n Pieces Covered with Broth 1102 6 d i To save monev in ener Pieces Not Covered 3104 1 determine the freezer compartment Y Sy Cooked Poultry Dishes 3104 4106 location and temperature control and food costs Fried Chicken 3to4 4 setti i DR E Sn 1O Enea VOUT lee creat al Place most perishable items such as milk cream or cottage cheese toward the rear of the top shelf as they will stay coldest in this part mf 4l a franka Lnn 78 79 0 dr anm 44 v Ant UL lv 11511 IUUU vUInilpaitiivet Cover moist foods with tight lids lactic film or foil peeves ABSBAAL ASD ANEAS o Leaf vegetables and fruits placed in drawers will last longer when stored in closed plastic containers or wrapped in plastic film Do not overload your fresh food or freezer compartment with a iot of warm food at once Open the door the fewest times possible to save electrical energy P Xll E es ee rt GE Aere d 2 VV lici going Out OI tOWN LOT several days leave as few perishables as possible in the refrigerator If your refrigerator has an icemaker move the icemaker feeler arm to the OFF up position and shut off water to the refrigerator How to rearrange your shelves Adjustable Shelv
21. eezing 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 3 Proper packaging Use food wraps designed especially for freezing they re readily availab at most food stores la Lv Suggested storage times To store cheese wrap well with To freeze meat fish and poultry tor meat and poultry wax paper or aluminum foil or put wrap well in freezer weight foil or in a plastic bag other heavy duty wrapping material at tg ar 5 e Carefully wrap to expel air and forming it carefully to the shape of Eating quality drops REFRIGERATOR FREEZER help prevent mold the contents This expels air Fold er ume shown 35 to 40 F F e Store pre packaged cheese in its dis M e ei nin I nad i Fresh Meats own wrapping if you wish P i AM R Roasts Beef amp Lamb 3105 6 to 12 Don t refreeze meat that has Roasts Pork amp Veal TCR dto5 4to8 To store vegetables use the completely thawed meat wheth ther Gh amey oo Sms Gm6 Vegetable drawers they ve been raw or cooked can be frozen ae Chops Pork ca 3105 3104 designed to preserve the natural successfully only once Ground amp Stew Meats 1102 3 to 4 moisture and fresnness of produce Limit freezing of fresh unfrozen Variety M
22. es on models so equipped Shelves in the fresh food and freezer compartments are adjustable enabling you to make efficient shelf arrangements to fit your family s food a storage needs Steel shelves in the freezer compartment in some models are adjustable in the same way move shelves Tilt shelf up at ae nerd nant Af teanba iront then lift it Up ana Out OF uacss on rear wall of refrigerator lock into place IBI H p i qe top lug gi iN 2 Lower to 4 LI To replace fike 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 oam pa m em se nin mt Tvr f man on Tempered glass shelves on mode so equipped are adjustable in the same manner alo LS Two Position Shelf on 1 models so equipped Some models have a two position freezer compartment shelf that can be placed on another set of shelf supports to provide extra storage flexibility Quick Serve System Cooking servingaorane dishes with sealable durable lids fit into a space saving under the shelf rack Thich Dishes can be removed from and returned to the rack as needed and the rack and shelf to which it is attached can be relocated anywhere in the fresh food compartment Dishes and lids are safe for use in microwave ovens refrigerators freezers and are dishwasher safe We uA Tu
23. hat the electrical rating of the cord be 15 amperes minimum and 120 volts The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own individual electrical outlet 115 volt 60 Hertz or 100 volt 50 Hertz single phase AC This is recommended for best performance uomen m ERO NT ewm m ENT Los dd EE PES hod and to prevent overloading house wiring circuits which could cause a fire hazard from overheating wires Refrigerator location Leod sedo oe Install the refrigerator on a floor strona enough to unnnrt it when OR SRR WEEP OE Re deed cles si duals We AWO YY 2a wank it is fully loaded Do not install refrigerator where temperature will go below 60 F because it will not run often enough A a onc a die to maintain proper temperatures Also see Pany saig Tips racarding lnoOotinn Iva MHS IVUUGLIVIIL Clearances Allow the following clearances for ease of installation and proper air circulation Sides 0 cece esee y TOD Sonia cuo eee E eee J Back amd edid 1 If model TBX22Z TBX25Z or _ TBXW25Z is to be installed against a wall on the hinge side allow 132 for door clearance Water Supply to Icemaker on models so equipped werneuss 22 igs en pa ates hn Ix m ii f your reirigerator nas 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
24. inal For five years from date of original purchase we will provide free of purchase we will provide free of charge parts and service labor charge parts and service labor in in your home to repair or replace your home to repair or replace any any part of the refrigerator that part of the sealed refrigerating fails because of a manufacturing system the compressor defect A condenser evaporator and all connecting tubing that fails because of a manufacturing defect This warranty is extended to All warranty service will be provided the original purchaser and any by our Factory Service Centers or succeeding owner for products by our authorized Customer Care purchased for ordinary home use servicers during normal working in the 48 mainland states Hawaii hours 200 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 g costs to your home e od WHAT iS NOT COVERED 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 atthe address below or call toll free GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 ANE consumer information service 0 Improper installation If you have an installation problem contact y
25. ion damage alone its lenoth or at either the plug E AN IXa E pR AMTER Trla W482 CULA 6 WEEK Aa WHA or connector end e Do nof allow children to climb stand or hang on the shelves in the refrigerator They could damage the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves st DAR vL rJ 45 9 nce aa va e After your refrigerator is in operation do not touch the cold surfaces particularly when hands are damp or wet Skin may adhere tothese extremely cold surfaces Installation Requirements How to connect electricity For personal safety this appliance must be properly grounded The power cord of this applian is equipped with a three prong grounding plug which mates with a standard three prong grounding wall outlet Fig to minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard from this appliance ce vu erea wee a Daat ro nusrat Ans han 4h ow 7 Jf if f your refr riger ator hasan gt o icemaker do not place fingers or hands on the automatic icemaking mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in This will help protect you irom possible i injury i will also prevent interference with the moving parts of the ejector mechanism or with the heating element that releases the cubes e When moving your refrigerator away from the wall be careful not to roll over or damage the power cord Don t refreeze froven foods which have thawed completely The Uni
26. o replace the base grille line up the clips on the back of the grille with the gt openings in the baseplate and push t the gr ille forward until it snaps into place C n ua REN Ha Ber Amm CP mnm Ae LACE PEER rature C trol Your refrigerator has two controls that let you regulate the temperature in the fresh food and freezer compartments INITIAL SETTING C C COLDEST E Bl FREEZER A The freezer control has settings from A the warmest to E the coldest Initially set the freezer control at C a gt E E Y The fresh food control jl has settings fram 1 the warmest to 9 the RRWVAAAA i RW VVSR AARWALUDMVJ wA coldest and OFF Initially set the fresh food control at 5 For colder or warmer temperatures adjust the desired compartment control one number at a time IMPORTANT When initially setting controls or adjusting them allow 2 24 hours for temperatures m Pm A Pon teste T io stabilize OF even out Note Turning the fresh food control to OFF position stops cooling in both compartments fresh food and freezer but does not shut off power to refrigerator B INITIAL SETTING 9 COLDEST FRESH FOOD 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
27. oli Alu fravan thay will he eiected ov GLY RLUAWE SLAW y vvV E wje from the mold into the ice storage bin by means of a sweeper arm Icemaking will continue until the feeler arm senses a sufficient accumulation of ice cubes in the storage bin and halts the operation temporarily For maximum ice storage level the stored cubes with your hand occasionally Be sure CAELI YMO oof rfarnac urth tha YY BER fy AME athir nta Homing inter AME M VY 3441 uie SW the feeler arm The icemaker ejects cubes in eR Fe OP PR we cc r e 3 wo oce groups ofeight and it is normal for several cubes to be joined together Once your icemaker is in operation throw away the first few batches of ice 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 Move icemaker feeler arm to OFF up position xu hon wWHAWPFHA VY BMAMWIEHAS e home water supply i is to be off for several hour S 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 continued next page l pu DEN vn Ht e Service continued e Automatic Icemaker on models so equipped If ice is used infrequently old cubes will become cloudy and taste stale Empty ice storage bin periodic
28. oods and leave controls at regular settings However if room temperature is expected to drop below 60 F follow same instructions as for extended vacations WE ur nnus Seek Su zi med d da han aw RE YUU LCRA IRCA ALUL MAN ABL icemaker move the icemaker feeler arm to the OFF up position and be sure to shut off the water supply to the refrigerator When you move Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet remove all food and clean and dry the interior Secure aii loose items such as shelves and storage pans by taping them secnrelv in nlace to prevent damage Be sure refrigerator stavs in upri ight a bo ey tee car hf JA wows dox i a Kd d ve position during actual moving and in van Refrigerator must be secured in van to prevent movement Protect outside of refrigerator with blanket 13 If You Need Service To obtain service see your warranty on the back page of this book APRES Ms WW US A pDr TRaT am Wen o err 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 nimen tr ERD nev fnew rath nann hala Sips uy follow IVL IJUIUIVI neip FIRST contact the people who QATIY nnar urmir annlian new Rvyniain sah y bs J Pap aa Aad dh p 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
29. ormed RADE Rm ae ew 7 HK eL EARLE 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 live wire filament Ah A A burned out light bulb may break when being replaced Note Turning control to OFF position does not remove power to the light circuit i itki SA KRAR Do not operate your refrigerator xiu clum of explosive fumes UCTC TANT Please Read Carefully Where a standard two prong wall outlet is encountered it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with tt Say ee cem VV L204 7 amp AV awh AS w Wr Ue a properly grounded three prong wall outlet DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES CUT OR REMOVE THE THIRD GROUND PRONG FROM THE POWER CORD continued next page ating quality E E E ie i i dm i d E i Pu R 1 of i 2 I 1 Use of adapter plug Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions we _ strongly recommend against use of an adanter nhie LPiawavar if van cia UAPA F sakalai AXUYOWYVAR RR yu still elect to use an adapter where local codes permit a TEMPORARY CONNECTION may be made to a properly grounded two prong wall outlet hy nse of a TTL listed adanter ee ee ah he t J CARES ER S wel died ALAT VUES hokioi Re Wt d Fig 2 available at most local hardware stores
30. our dealer or installer You are responsible for providing adequate electrical plumbing and other connecting facilities Some states do not allow may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rig To know what your legal rights are in your state consult your loca Part No 162D1930P004 Pub No 49 6608 the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion hts and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Lor state consumer affairs office or your state s Attorney General Warrantor General Electric Company if further help is needed concerning this warranty write Manager Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Louisville KY 40225 LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY For the life of the refrigerator we will replace free of charge the tinted see through Quick Store bin made from Lexan polycarbonate resin if the bin breaks during normal household use The bin housing is not included The bin can be exchanged at a GE Appliance Parts Mart Factory Service Center or by writing to the address below Look in the White or Yellow Pages of your telephone directory for GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY SERVICE GENERAL ELECTRIC HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE or GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER CARE SERVICE e Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers Failure of the productifitisused
31. r needs QI nlf Dactttanca LSL E OSILIOIS continued Quick Store Bin To avoid damaging the refrigerator Two Position Shelf in on models so equipped make sure the bin is closed and Freezer Compartment latched before closing the on models so equi d refrigerator door quipped The shelf in the freezer compartment can be relocated for extra storage flexibility Quick Store bin To remove the bin lift it up and out of the bin housing To relocate the shelf lift one side n en WA ew wanj termy er This removable tilt out bin made of and move it sideways to free th Lexan polycarbonate resin can be The Sealed Snack Pan and the T located on the fresh food or freezer NY J ends of the shelf from the holes in compartment door It has been pm i the walls Then tilt the shelf and designed for convenient storage of KM take it out To reinstall the shelf those frequently used items that do Mi d l first insert one end and then the not fit easily into a Porta Bin or SS other into the second set of holes soon to be used items that require ET x covered storage to keep from B Sealed Snack Pan drying out NC I l T Se on models so equipped VERS shelf to which it is attached can el ANN Push up Binhousing be relocated within the fresh food compartment T anlan nantan tha dent nie amp 6nmenumi s l i0 PCRUCALE L
32. s new and then at least twice a year A Appliance Polish Wax amp Cleaner Cat No WR97X0216 is available from GE Appliance Parts Marts Cleaning Inside Clean the inside of the fresh food and freezer compartments at least once a year Unplug reirigerator 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 toa 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 Quick Store unit ice storage bin and ail plastic parts can be cleaned the same way Do not use cleansing powders or other ahen e 1 X70 nla MATA aul a aodivw ci aner ie To help prevent odors leave an anen Koay nf baking enda in tha rear pwns WU NAUES CA LAARI 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 NFSG LEK LAA ROCA 4 23A EA our automatic dishw sher Behind refrigerator Care should be taken in moving your refrigerator away from the wali All types of floor coverings can be damaged particularly el icem nri anvasinan ana thann wrth cCusnionca LVVOL 4419 CAN LALUISU VVILEA embossed surfaces Pull the
33. t SU IRE LA CU BETWEEN ky 1315 YY E VI POWER SAVER SETTING ee a SEE bau 2 We om m Sco 2m HR IF MOISTURE FORMS MEN THE 3 DOORS ENERE yay n ae BETWEEN DOORS M IL e Not unusual during periods of high humidity 3 as ix POWER SAVER MOISTURE CONTROL que IN e Move power saver switch to the right Aud MOISTURE e Too caine or r too long door openings COLLECTS IN SIDE e In humid weather air carries moisture into iiid when doors are e opened REFRIGERATOR Foods witli strong ios should be tightly covered ee ek cee US Y po ane icm e Check for spoiled food 0 TUS um cg o efnteriorn ing Refer to n D NS Ws E D 7 i As BE NM K e Defrost water system needs cleaning ou M Keep open box of baking soda in refrigerator replace every 1 three months renee 6 Interior needa ENT WED viwa pil you need more heip cali toll free p GE Answer Center ONN 42 nnn QUU U SU S UUU consumer information service YOUR REFRIGERATOR mm E EN i E MEI ae ehe y 03 x I me Gy du DX eis a A Eh by Ez Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period FELLA TY SENN MTEL SS PS RENIN E TI UTR TRANI ERG Sa ere ree NFL ee e ch ag eT EE o PROC REPORT SPR I Rh PE GL AOE OT ALP PON ee ae amp WHAT IS COVERED FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY FULL FIVE YEAR WARRANTY For one year from date of orig
34. ted States Department of Agr iculture in Home and Garden l a ZEN a 245 Fatal re 40 Bulletin No 69 says You may safely refreeze frozen fods that have thawed if they still contain ice crystals or if they are cold below 40 F Thawed ground meats poultry Or r fish that have any off odor or off color should not be refrozen and should not be eaten Thawed ice cream should be discarded If the Hw JL Ws ED AL AA KO RA IRR VE OER SRO C we Sec m m odor or color of any food is poor or questionable get rid of it The food _ may be dangerous to eat Even partial thawing and Dor reduce the eating quality of foods particularly fruits R and F BEFORE USE Have wall outlet and circuit checked by a aualified electrician to make wg ee WR Rd db dis A dst a CSS SS sure outlet is properly grounded W INSURE PROPER GROUND EXISTS Pieper ey 10008 Li ONSE Read all instructions before u using g this appliance a a an Eu ru s had The ating quality of red meats is affected less than that of many other foods Use refrozen foods as soon as possible to save as much of their eat inp quality het Ua t JU ff your old refrigerator is still around the house but not in use be sure to remove the doors This will reduce the possibility of danger to children Unplug your refrigerator A Before making any repairs Note We strongly recommend that any servicing be perf
35. ts Although your refrigerator is designed and equipped to defrost itself antomaticallv some gt frost Swe WA VO ON shaw PW ess 7 gp VOUMUOAAENS Sa on packages is normal uggestions Other than nfor meats amp poultry FREEZER R net fruite and ye getables 8 49 manthe WOSE TURNS and CLAWIGS wee ee eee ees Q 7IZ IttUllulo lean fish oo 0 eee eee eee 6 8 months Fatty fish rolls and breads soups Stew casseroles wir wiwt MMVYWI wi Cakes pies sandwiches 2 3 months leftovers cooked lee cream original carton 0n 1 month max New techniques are Sunt being developed Consult the College or County Extension Service or your local Utility Company for the latest infarmatian nn franzinn and etarina fande liii itia vi uli l vuciiiM aGiiu ViVi UM IVVU US Department UU Meats fish and poult ry purchased from the store vary in quality and an age consequently safe storage time in your refrigerator will va ry h T ctnra un nfro an moante fich and LU SLUT VE ozen ARAL AUS RESDA GRAU poultry Always re 4 ALYY yy ASA and i ms a cie en Wad Aye the right serving temperature e The rear of the freezer compartment is slightly colder than the front _ Tips on freezing foods There are three e cential recnirem rents d AAWAW GE RARE OO OIL EAZAALALAL dias VR Ww A RR AW AR ARA for efficient home fr
36. wer all the way into them at 4 Slide the 1 3 width drawer way to the right i Pe en jane e m 5 Mount the 2 3 width drawer onto the center and left slides 6 Replace the glass cover pushing its rear edge firmly into the rear fra h 1 1 frame channel and gently lowering the front into place Drawers with Plastic Cover To remove drawers lift front up slightly and pull drawer straight out t A TA I Ped P d xd ex SS kT ow i To remove cover support it w one hand tilt it and take it out Meat Drawer on models so equipped Fresh meats are stored best in the coldest part of the refrigerator When this drawer is placed in the top 6 slots on the left side and the lever is set at COLDEST air from the freezer is forced around the drawer to keep it very cold You can move the drawer to any Incatinan for storage of itame other AVES CEA AUR IVA VENA OF WTR BUWEALL A AL ACA AR than fresh meats Parra M A A E A E MP EEA PN e m ee m BERTA MEAE EPR e rere oes pr EE raaa M APER rrara e PE APR ARIA repent ven rer Daten a ca BID G a a e er Da MERE Gd T an ROMPE ENIM aA uere aaa Sr rete TEE m atqne oem reerheep gn ER E Er e Sy eee oes UPPER APUD arena EE ata a pe en a P PE E ERUIT RESET I a t MBs ti rr A rl A ERREUR ipM Bran T A APERIRE at CE Mtt n AP ropa
37. y levels required of foods such as you regulate the amount of cold air for most fruits e Artichokes Cherries Plums entering the drawers When replacing the drawers 2 Ap m t am y el i always push them all the way in PSI lr cha a YS p y e Blueberries e Greens leafy Spinach Storage time will depend upon the of D dea E i i Carrots X Lettuce Tomatoes type of food and its condition when Celery ePaisly PE J placed in the drawers e Peas green m Excess water which may accumulate A s in any refrigerated storage area in the bottom of the drawers should be emptied and the drawers wiped dry itis recommended that foods with Slide the control all the way to the strong odors be stored wrapp ed VEG setting and the drawer provides foods such as A high humidity recommended for e Broccoli e Cabbage 9 Parsnips most vegetables e Brussels eCaulifower Turnips opr outs e Green Onions Slide the control all the way to the FRUITS setting to provide 9 lower humidity levels recommended Cool n Fresh Drawer for most fruits on models so equipped This refrigerated drawer i is PATE 3 Xa OE LU LU SLOra amp e DTawers Drawer and Cover Removal Drawers at the bottom of the fresh food compartment will stop before coming ali the way out of the refrigerator to help prevent contents from spilling onto floor These drawers can be removed e
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