GE TBX18 Refrigerator User Manual
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1. Contents Appliance Registration 2 Model and Serial Numbers 2 Base Grille 4 Problem Solver 13 14 Care and Cleaning 12 Repair Service 15 Condenser 12 Safety Instructions 3 Energy Saver Switch 5 Shelves 7 Energy Saving Tips 2 Storage Drawers 4 9 Food Storage Suggestions 6 Drawer 8c Cover Removal 4 9 Storage Times 6 Temperature Controls 5 Ice Trays 10 Vacation amp Moving Tips 12 Icemaker 10 Warrantv Back Cover Icemaker Accessory Kit 11 Water Filter Accessory 11 Installation 394 Adapter Plug 4 Adjustable Rollers 4 Clearances 4 Electrical Requirements 3 4 Extension Cord 4 Grounding 3 Location 4 GEAnswer Center Light Bulb Replacement 12 800 b 2li2000 Models TBX18 TBX20 GE Appliances 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 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 left side near the top of the fresh food compartment These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your refrigerator h amp Before sending in the registration card please write these numbers her2. 3 10 5 Ground amp Stew Meats 1 to 2 Variety Meats 1 to 2 Sausage Pork 1 to 2 Processed Meats Bacon 7 Frankfurters 7 Ham Whole 7 Ham Half 3 to 5 Ham Slices 3 Luncheon Meats 3 to 5 Sausage Smoked 7 Sausage Dry amp Semi Dry 14 to 21 Cooked Meats Cooked Meats and Meat Dishes 3 to 4 Gravy amp Meat Broth 1 to 2 Fresh Poultry Chicken amp Turkey Whole 1 to 2 Chicken Pieces 1 to 2 Turkey Pieces 1 to 2 Duck amp Goose Whole 1 to 2 Giblets 1 to 2 Cooked Poultry Pieces Covered with Broth 1 to 2 Pieces Not Covered 3 to 4 Cooked Poultry Dishes 3 to 4 Fried Chicken 3 to 4 f REEZER IN AT 0 MONTHS 6 to 12 6 to 12 6to9 3 to 4 3 to 4 3to4 1 to2 4 to 8 1 ch 1 to2 1 to2 1 to2 Freezing not recom mended 2 to 3 2 to 3 12 9 6 6 3 6 1 4 to 6 4 Other than for meats amp poultry F R E m Most fruits and vegetables 8 12 months soups stew casseroles 2 3 months Lean fish 6 8 months Fatty f
3. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance WARNING When using this appliance always exercise basic safety precautions including the following Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Use and Care Book This refrigerator must be properly installed in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used See grounding instructions below and on page 4 Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet Repair or replace immediately all electric service cords that have become frayed or otherwise damaged Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either the plug or connector end Do not allow children to climb stand or hang on the shelves in the refrigerator They could damage the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves After your refrigerator is in operation do not touch the cold surfaces particularly when hands are damp or wet Skin may adhere to these extremely cold surfaces If your refrigerator has an icemaker do not place fingers or hands on the automatic icemaking mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in This will help protect you from possible injury It will also prevent interference with the moving parts of the ejector mechanism or with the heating element that releases the cubes When mov
4. Care and Cleaning 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 the refrigerator with a soiled dishwashing cloth or wet towel These may 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 looking and rust free for years Apply a coat of kitchenlappliance wax when the refrigerator is new and then at least twice a year Appliance Polish Wax 8c Cleaner Cat No WRWX216 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 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 odors Rinse tho
5. This is recommended for best performance and to prevent overloading house wiring circuits which could cause a fire hazard from overheating wires Refrigerator Location Do not install refrigerator where temperature will go below 60 F because it will not run often enough to maintain proper temperatures Do install it on a floor strong enough to support a fully loaded refrigerator Also see Energy Saving Tips regarding location Clearances Allow the following clearances for ease of installation and proper air circulation Sides 3 4 Top 1 Back 1 Water Supply to Icemaker on models so equipped 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 moving the refrigerator out from the wall several feet approximately 8 feet of 1 4 copper tubing in three 10 inch diameter coils 4 Rollers Leveling Legs Some models have adjustable rollers that enable you to move the refrigerator away from the wall for cleaning other models have adjustable leveling legs Rollers or legs located behind the base grille should be set so the refrigerator is firmly positioned on the floor and th
6. 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 nothing interferes with the swing of the feeler arm The icemaker ejects cubes in groups of eight 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 0 vacations or extended periods when ice isn t used Caution Under certain rare circumstances ice cubes may be discolored usually appearing with a green bluish hue The cause of this unusual discoloration is apparently due to a combination of factors such as certain characteristics of local waters household plumbing and the accumulation of copper salts in an inactive water supply line which feeds the icemaker Continued consumption of such discolored ice cubes may be injurious to health If such discoloration is observed discard the ice cubes and contact your GE Factory Service Center or an authorized Customer Care servicer Move icemaker feeler arm to OFF up position when home water supply is to be 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 If ice is used infrequentl
7. 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 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 3 Proper packaging Use food wraps designed especially for freezing they re readily available at most food stores 6 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 completely thawed meat whether raw or cooked can be frozen successfully only once Limit freezing of fresh unfrozen meats or seafoods to number of pounds at a time as follows TBX18 17 pounds TBX20 19 pounds For convenience Store like things together This saves both time and electricity because you can find foods faster Place th
8. 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 replace it in this cover and push the drawer all the way in Adjusta Fresh Drawer j3 L on models so equipped This drawer has a second inside cover The adjustable humidity control lets you regulate the amount of cold air entering the drawer Slide the control all the way to the right to the VEGETABLES setting and the cover closes fully to provide a high humidity storage area Slide the control all the way to the left to the FRUITS setting and the cover stays partially open to provide a less humid storage area Variable settings between FRUITS and VEGETABLES can be selected as user desires Drawer Removal c3 I Drawers will stop before coming all the way out of the refrigerator to help prevent contents from spilling onto the floor Drawers can be removed easily by tilting up slightly and pulling past stop location To remove drawers when the fresh food compartment door cannot be opened fully follow the procedure that applies to your model 1 Remove drawer farthest from door 2 Lift drawer cover up and pu d it out 3 Slide remaining drawer and cover to the middl
9. aintain even temperatures If refrigerator vibrates more than likely it is not resting solidly on the floor The front roller screws or front leveling legs need adjusting or floor is weak or uneven Refer to ROLLERYLEVELING LEGS on page 4 If dishes vibrate on shelves try moving them Slight vibration is normal The high speed compressor motor required to maintain near zero temperatures in the large freezer compartment may produce higher sound levels than your old refrigerator Normal fan air flow one fan blows cold air through the refrigerator and freezer compartments another fan cools the compressor motor These NORMAL sounds will also be heard from time to time Defrost timer switch clicks at defrost Defrost water dripping Temperature control clicks ON or OFF Refrigerant boiling or gurgling Cracking or popping of cooling coils caused by expansion and contraction during Ice cubes dropping into the bin and water running in pipes as icemaker refills defrost and refrigeration following defrost Foods not covered wrapped or sealed properly conrinued nexr page 13 The Problem Solver continued 0 I PROBLEM 1 POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY r HOT AIR FROM B TTTOM OF REFRIGERATOR Normal air flow cooling motor In the refrigeration process it is normal that heat be expelled in the area under the refrigerator Some floor coverings will discolor at these normal and safe operating temperatures Your floor co
10. e 4 Pull drawer out until it hits the stops Then with thumbs on edge of drawer cover trim lift drawer slightly up and out over the stops 5 Place hand on drawer cover and pull out drawer 6 Lift cover and remove it After cleaning replace in reverse order Always replace the Cool n Fresh or Adjusta Temp drawer in the left position If your refrigerator has twin fruit Sealed Snack Pack and vegetable drawers on models so equipped 1 Remove drawer farthest from a door 2 Lift drawer cover up and pull it out ill The Sealed Snack Pack and glass shelf to which it is attached can be relocated within the fresh food compartment The sealed drawer retains high humidity for convenient storage of meats and cheese bacon V N hors d oeuvres spreads and snacks 3 Slide remaining drawer and cover to the middle place hand on cover and pull out drawer Detachable Meat Drawer or Meats n Snacks Drawer on models so equipped The meat drawer can be removed and taken to the sink or food preparation area You may also relocate it within the fresh food compartment to suit your storage needs To relocate meat drawer If your meat drawer is attached to an adjustable shelf drawer and shelf can be relocated at any level 4 Lift cover and remove it After cleaning replace in reverse order If your refrigerator has steel wire shelves meat drawer can also be relocated on any shelf Slide dra
11. e Model Number Serial Number Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your refrigerator If you received a damaged refrigerator immediately contact the dealer or builder that sold you the refrigerator Save time and money Before you request service check the Problem Solver on pages 13 and 14 It lists causes of minor 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 the sun will shine directly on it Don t open the doors more often than necessary Close the doors as soon as possible particularly in hot humid weather Keep Energy Saver Switch in the 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 check to be sure the doors haven t been left open accidentally Store only those foods requiring refrigeration in your refrigerator Wipe moisture from bottles and cartons before putting them in the refrigerator Keep foods covered to reduce moisture buildup inside the refrigerator If you turn the controls to the coldest position for quick chilling or freezing be sure to turn them back to regular settings Don t overcrowd your refiigemtor Overcrowding can require extra electrical energy to keep everything cool 2
12. e front is raised just enough that the doors close easily when opened about halfway To adjust rollers or leveling legs remove the base grille by grasping it at the bottom and pulling it out Turn roller adjusting screws or leveling legs clockwise to raise refrigerator counterclockwise to lower it Use adjustable wrench 3 8 hex head bolt or pliers When adjusting front rollers or leveling legs for proper door closure it is recommended that the bottom front edge of the cabinet be approximately 3 4 from the floor To replace base grille align prongs on back of grille with clamps in cabinet and push forward until grille snaps into place Operating Your Refrigerator p sfj Set the Temperature Controls TEMPERATURE CONTROLS E COLDEST COLDEST 9 ALLOW 24 HOURS FOR TEMPERATURES TO STABILIZE Your refrigerator has two controls that let you regulate the temperature in the fresh food and freezer compartments INITIALLY set the FRESH FOOD control at 5 and the FREEZER control at C For colder or warmer temperatures adjust the desired compartment control one letter or number at a time IMPORTANT When initially setting the controls or when adjusting them allow 24 hours for the temperatures to stabilize or even out Note Turning the fresh food control to the OFF position stops cooling in BOTH compartments fresh food AND freezer but does not shut off power to the refrigerator How to Test Temperatu
13. e oldest items up front so they can be used up promptly Use shelves on the door for most often used sauces and condiments Use the meat drawer on models so equipped for temporary storage of meats you do not freeze To save money in energy and food costs 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 of the fresh food compartment Cover moist foods with tight lids plastic film or foil 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 lot of warm food at once Open the door the fewest times possible to save electrical energy When going out of town for several days leave as few perishables pssible 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 Shelves How to rearrange your shelves Adjustable Shelves in Fresh Food Compartment on models so equipped Some models have adjustable shelves in the fresh food compart ment enabling you rearrange the shelves to fit your family s food storage needs To remove shelves Tilt shelf up at front then lift it up and out of tracks on rear wall of refrigerator To replace shelves Select desired shelf height With s
14. enings INSIDE In humid weather air carries moisture into refrigerator when doors are opened REFRIGERATOR HAS ODOR Foods with strong odors should be tightly covered Check for spoiled food Interior needs cleaning Refer to page 12 Defrost water system needs cleaning Keep open box of baking soda in refrigerator replace every three months If you need more help call toll free GE Answer Center 800 6262000 consumer information service 14 If You Need Service I To obtain service see your warranty on the back page 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 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 Kentucky 40225 FINALLY if your problem is still not resolved write Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago Illinois 60606 15 YOUR GENERAL ELECTRIC REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY WHAT IS COVERED FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY For one year from date of original purchase we will provide free of charge parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace any part of the refrig
15. erator that fails because of a manufacturing defect 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 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 D C In Alaska the warranty is the same except that it is LIMITED because you must pay to ship the product to the service shop or for the service technician s travel costs to your home All warranty service will be provided by our Factory Service Centers or by our authorized Customer Care servicers during normal working hours Look in the White or Yellow Pages of your telephone directory for GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE or GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER CARE SERVICE SERVICE GENERAL ELECTRIC WHAT 1s 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 at the address below or call toll free GE Answer CenteP 800 626 2000 consumer information service Improper instal
16. he amount of electricity required to operate your refrigerator push switch to the left position This turns off heaters in your refrigerator that prevent moisture from forming on the outside With the heaters turned off there is a chance that moisture may form on the outside of your refrigerator especially when the weather is humid The humidity is most likely to be high in the summer in the early morning hours and in homes which are not air conditioned Over an extended period of time moisture that forms on the outside may cause deterioration of the paint finish It will be important to protect the finish by using appliance polish wax as described on page 12 When the Energy Saver Switch is pushed to the right electricity flows through the low wattage heaters which warm the outside of the cabinet and under most conditions prevent the forming of moisture or water droplets No Defrosting It is not necessary to defrost the freezer or fresh food compartments Your refrigerator is designed and equipped to defrost itself automatically 5 Food Storage Suggestions Suggested storage times for meat and poultry IN REfRlGERAmR Eatinp quality dmps AT after time shown 3 io to 40T DAYS Fresh Meats Roasts Beef amp Lamb 3 to 5 Roasts Pork amp Veal 3 to 5 Steaks Beef 3 to 5 Chops Lamb 3 to 5 Chops Pork
17. helf front raised slightly engage top lugs in tracks at rear of cabinet Then lower front of shelf until it locks into position Tempered glass shelves on models so equipped are adjustable in the same manner Spacemaker Door on models so equipped Deep shelves on doors of General Electric refrigerators provide convenient storage for frequently used items Deeper shelves on Spacemaker Doors can accommodate a two liter bottle on the bottom shelf and a six pack on the shelf above it Snuggeds on models so equipped are designed to give you storage flexibility on your fresh food door Salad dressing steak sauces and other condi ments can now be kept securely against the door liner to help pre vent tipping spilling and sliding For most efficient operation place index finger and middle finger on either side of snugger and move it back and forth to fit your needs Two Position Shelf in Freezer Compartment on models so equipped To remove shelf Lift shelf off shelf supports tilt it and take it out To relocate shelf 1 After removing shelf remove shelf supports by sliding them upward and replace them on other set of mounts 2 Lower shelf onto relocated supports Partial Width Shelf in Freezer Compartment on models so equipped To relocate this shelf against the opposite wall 1 Remove shelf 2 Remove shelf supports by sliding them upward and replace them on mounts on opposite wall 3 Replace
18. ing your refrigerator away from the wall be carefui not to roll over or damage the power cord Don t refreeze f m n foods which have thawed completely The United States Department of Agriculture in Home and Garden Bulletin No 69 says You may safely refreeze frozen foods that have thawed if they still contain ice crystals or if they are still cold below 40 F Thawed ground meats poultry or fish that have any off odor or off color should not be refrozen and should not be eaten Thawed ice cream should be discarded If the odor or color of any food is poor or questionable get rid of it The food may be dangerous to eat Even partial thawing and refreezing reduce the eating quality of foods particularly fruits vegetables and prepared foods The eating quality of red meats is affected less than that of many other foods Use refrozen foods as soon as possible to save as much of their eating quality as you can If your old refrigerator is still around the house but not in use be sure to remove the doors This will reduce the possibility of danger to children Unplug your refrigerator A Before making any repairs Note We strongly recommend that any servicing be performed by a qualified individual B Before cleaning C Before replacing a burned out light bulb the refrigerator should be unplugged in order to avoid contact with a live wire filament A burned out light bulb may break when being re
19. ish rolls and breads Cakes pies sandwiches leftovers cooked Ice cream original carton 1 month m u New techniques are constantly being developed Consult the College or County Extension Service or your local Utility Company for the latest information on freezing and storing foods U S Oepartment of Agriculture Meats fish and poultry purchased from the store vary in quality and age consequently safe storage time in your refrigerator will vary To store unfrozen meats fish and Always remove store wrappings Rewrap in foil film or wax paper and refrigerate immediately poultry To store cheese wrap well with wax paper or aluminum foil or put in a plastic bag Carefully wrap to expel air and help prevent mold Store pre packaged cheese in its own wrapping if you wish To store vegetables use the vegetable 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 pre packaged vegetables can be stored in their original wrapping Note Special f r e s h w compartment drawers on models so equipped make it unnecessary to wmp cemin foods which they ve been designed to preserve These drawers are described on pages 8 and 9 To store ice cream Fine quality ice cream with high cream content will normally require slightly lower temperatures than more
20. lation If you have an installation problem contact your dealer or installer You are responsible for providing adequate electrical plumbing and other connecting facilities Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers Failure of the product if it is used for other than its intended purpose or used commercially Damage to product caused by accident fire floods or acts of God WARRANTOR IS NOTRESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation Of incidental or consequential damages SO the above limitation or excluSion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state To know what your legal rights are in your state COnSUlt your local or 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 General Electric Company Appliance Park Louisville KY 40225 Part No 468344P03 Pub NO 49 6512 TBX18 TBX20
21. ontrol panel To replace a light bulb unplug the refrigerator s power cord and plug from the wall outlet Then reach up behind the shield unscrew the burned out bulb and replace it with a standard 40 watt appliance bulb When you go on vacation For extended vacations or absences remove food and shut off power to the refrigerator Clean the interior with baking soda solution of one tablespoon of 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 foods and leave controls gj at regular settings However if room temperature is expected to drop below 60 F follow same instructions as for extended vacations If your refrigerator has an icemaker move the icemaker feeler arm to the OFF up position and be sure to shut off the water supply to the refrigerator On some models a light bulb and socket are located behind a shield on each side of the temperature control panel e When you move Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet remove all food and clean and dry the interior Secure all loose items such as c shelves and storage pans by taping them securely in place to prevent damage Be sure the refrigerator stays in an upright position during actual moving and in the van The refrigerator must be secured in the van to prevent movement Protect the outside of the refrigerator with a blanke
22. placed Note Turning control to OFF position does not remove power to the light circuit Do not operate your refrigerator in the presence of explosive fumes SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Installation Requirements IMPORTANT Please Read Carefully How to connect I 1 Where a standard two urong wall 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 PREFERRED METHOD INSURE PRO ER GROUND EXISTS BEFORE USE Have wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure outlet is properly grounded 3 outlet is encountered i t is Gur personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded three prong wall outlet DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES CUT OR REMOVE THE THIRD GROUND PRONG FROM THE POWER CORD continued r u r page hta11atiOn Requirements continue IMPORTANT Please Read Carefully 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 CONNECI ION may be made to a properly grounded two prong wall outlet by use of a UL listed adap
23. res 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 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 Always allow 24 hours for 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 DI 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 5 to 4 When you stop turning the thermostat down turn temperature controls back to their regular settings Energy Saver Switch The Energy Saver Switch is located on the temperature control panel To reduce t
24. roughly with water and wipe dry Other parts of the refrigerator including door gaskets meat and vegetable drawers ice storage container and all plastic parts can be cleaned the same way Do not use cleansing powders or other abrasive cleaners 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 of your refrigerator s plastic parts in your automatic dishwasher 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 If your refrigerator is on wheels pull it 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 Condenser For most 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 This easy cleaning operation should be done at least once a year Light bulb replacement On other models a bulb and socket are located behind a shield directly below the tempera ture c
25. shelf with legless end on repositioned supports 7 General Electric Food Saver System Cool n Fresh Drawer on nlodels so equipped This refrigcrated 1 3 width drawer is designed t o provide temporary lower humidity storage for itenis such as Apples Oranges Squash Apricots Peaches summer Grapes Pears Strawberries Mushrooms Raspberries Tangerines Nectarines Adjusta Temp Drawer on models so equipped This V3 width drawer in some mtdels has an adjustable two position temperature control which let you regulate the amount of cold air entering the drawer When control is all the way to the left at the MEATS setting baffle is fully open to provide coldest storage area When control is all the way to the right at the FRUITS setting baffle is fully closed to provide normal refrigerator temperature Moist n Fresh Drawer on mtdels so equipped This refrigerated drawer is designed to keep unwrapped foods fresh by retaining the natural moisture content of f i d s such as Artichokes Cherries Plums Asparagus Corn Radishes Beets topped Currants Rhubarb Blueberries Greens leafy Spinach Carrots Lettuce Tomatoes Celery Parsley ripe Peas green As in any refrigerated storage area it is recommended that odorous foods be stored wrapped foods such as Broccoli Cabbage Parsnips Brussels Cauliflower Turnips Green Onions Storage time will depend upon
26. t Rapid Electrical Diagnosis Your refrigerator is wired for accurate only minutes for a service technician to check its entire electrical system No need for the technician to move the refrigerator to make the diagnosis r electrical diagnosis in your home takes m Questions Use This Problem Solver Ez ZF PROBLEM REFRIGERATOR DOES NOT OPERATE MOTOR OPERATES FOR LONG PERIODS MOTOR STARTS amp STOPS FREQUENTLY VIBRATION OR RATTLING OPERATING SOUNDS FOODS DRY OUT POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY May be in defrost cycle when motor does not operate for about 35 minutes Temperature control in OFF position If interior light is not on refrigerator may not be plugged in at wall outlet If plug is secure and the refrigerator still fails to operate plug a lamp or a small appliance into the same outlet to determine if there is a tripped circuit breaker or burned out fuse Modern refrigerators with more storage space and a larger freezer compartment require more operating time Normal when refrigerator is first delivered to your home usually requires 24 hours to completely cool down Large amounts of food placed in refrigerator to be cooled or frozen Hot weather frequent door openings Door left open Temperature controls are set too cold Refer to page 5 Grille and condenser need cleaning Refer to page 12 Check ENERGY SAVING TIPS on page 2 Temperature control starts and stops motor to m
27. ter Fig 2 available at most local hardware stores I TEMPORARY METHOD I PERMITTEO IN CANADA1 1 gK 1 IAOAPTER PLUGS NOT I I I Larger slot in adapter must be aligned with larger slot in wall outlet to provide proper polarity in connection of power cord CAUTION Attaching adapter ground terminal to wall outlet cover screw does not ground the appliance unless cover screw is metal and not insulated and wall outlet is grounded through house wiring 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 N YI USE the appliance until a proper ground has again been established 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 UL listed 3 wire grounding type appliance extension cord having a grounding type plug and outlet and that the electrical rating of the cord be 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
28. vering supplier should be consulted if you object to this discoloration FRESH FOOD OR FREEZER COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE TOO WARM FROST OR ICE CRYSTALS ON FROZEN FOOD AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER DOES NOT WORK on models so equipped Temperature control not set cold enough Refer to page 5 Warm weather frequent door openings Door left open for too long a time Package holding door open or blocking air duct in freezer compartment Package blocking air duct in freezer compartment Door may have been left ajar or package holding door open Too frequent or too long door openings Frost within package is normal Icemaker feeler arm in OFF up position Water supply turned off or not connected Freezer compartment too warm Cubes too small water shutoff valve connecting refrigerator to home water line may be clogged SLOW ICE CUBE FREEZING Door may have been left ajar Turn temperature of freezer compartment colder ICE CUBES HAVE ODOR TASTE MOISTURE FORMS ON OUTSIDE OF REFRIGERATOR Old cubes need to be discarded Ice storage container needs to be emptied and washed Unsealed packages in refrigerator and or freezer compartments may be transmitting odor taste to ice cubes Interior of refrigerator needs cleaning Refer to page 12 Not unusual during periods of high humidity I x 1 Move Energy Saver Switch to the right r MOISTURE Too frequent or too long door op
29. wer out remove drawer cover from shelf above relocate cover on desired shelf and slide drawer back in place 9 Ice Service Ice Trays on models so equipped Ice trays are designed to release ice cubes easily Hold the tray upside down over a container and twist both ends to release cubes F For only one or two ice cubes leave the tray right side up twist both ends slightly and remove the number of cubes you want Wash ice trays in lukewarm water only Do not put them in an automatic dishwasher 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 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 10 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 solidly frozen they will be ejected from the mold into the ice storage bin by means of a sweeper arm Icemaking will continue until the feeler arm senses a sufficient
30. y old cubes will become cloudy and taste stale Empty ice storage bin periodically and wash it in lukewarm water 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 m l L bd gt Automatic Icemaker Accessory Kit optional at extra cost An automatic icemaker will replace the ice you use automatically It can keep you 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 2 or UK KIT4 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 Water Filter Accessory optional at extra cost 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 available from your GE dealer Specify WR97X214 It has complete installation instructions and installs in minutes on 1 4 OD copper water line 11
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