EG TFHA27R User manual

Refrigerator
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Safe~ instructions.........................3
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Operating Instructions, Tips
Energy-SaverSystem....................................4
Energy-Saving
Tips.........................................2
Food-Saver System ...10 .........................lO,11
Food Storage Suggestions ...........................9
StorageTimes..............................................9
Ice & Water Dispenser .............................5 –8
lcemaker......................................................5 –8
Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 13
Storage Drawers ...................................lO, 11
Drawer and Cover Removal
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TemperatureControls...................................4
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~j;~ Care and Cleaning
Cleaning–Inside and Outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Condenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Drawer and Cover Removal ......................15
Light Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
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Problem Solver.......................l9-2l
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Preparation
Adjustable Rollers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Base Grille . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Clearances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Vacation and Moving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Water Supply to Icemaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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Installation
Adapter Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Electrical Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Extension Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
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Consumer Services ..................,23
Appliance Registration ........,..........,..............2
Model and Serial Numbers ..........................2
Warranty ,.......................................Back Cover
Models: TFHA27R TFHB27R
TFHW27R
GE Appliances

~LP US ~LP 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
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 the card, please
write these numbers here:
Model Number
Serial Number
Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service calls
concerning your refrigerator.
If you received a
damaged refrigerator...
Immediately contact the dealer
(or builder) that sold you the
refrigerator.
Save time and money.
Before you request
service . . .
Check the Problem Solver in the
back of this book. It lists minor
operating problems that you can
correct yourself.
EmRGY-SA~G TWS
● 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.
doors haven’t been left open accidentally.
● Close the doors as soon as possible, particularly in ● Keep foods covered to reduce moisture buildup
hot, humid weather. inside the refrigerator.
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.
m YOU ~ED SERWCE
FIRST, contact the people who FINALLY, if your problem is still
serviced your appliance. Explain
not resolved, write:
why you are not pleased. In most Major Appliance Consumer
cases this will solve the problem. Action Panel
NEXT, if you are still not pleased, 20 North
Wacker Drive
write all the details—including Chicago, IL 60606
your phone number—to:
Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
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A
WAMIN&When using this
appliance, always exercise basic safety
precautions, including the following:
● Use this appfiance only for its intended purpose
as described in this Use and Care Guide,
● ~s refrigerator must be properly installed
in accordance with the bstilation Instructions
before it is used. See grounding instructions and
the kstallation Instmttions.
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~~~‹ * Never unplug your refrigerator
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ii,..:~ by Pdlbgon the ~wer ~ord. Always
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~~Ü‹ grip plug fidy and pull straight out
from the outiet.
*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 aiong its length or at
either the plug or connector end.
● men moving your refrigerator away from
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the w*, be carefui not to rollover or damage
the power cord.
* Do not allow children to ciimb, stand or
hang on the shelves in
the refrigerator. ~ey
could damage the refrigerator aud seriously
injure themselves,
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* If your old refrigerator is stil around
the house but not in use, be sure to
remove the doors. ~s wi~ reduce the
possibility of danger to children,
0 Wn’t RfWeZ~ frozen foods which &ve
thawed comp~etely. me United States Department
of Agriculture in Home and Garden BuUeti
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.
“., ,~awed ground meats, poultry or fish that have
my off-odor or off-color shouid not be refrozen and
should not be eaten. ~awed ice cream shodd be
discarded. If the odor or color of any food is poor
or questionable, get rid of it. me food maybe
dangerous to eat.
“Even partial thawing and refreezing reduces the
eating quality of foods, particularly fruits,
vegetables and prepared foods.
me eating quality
of red meat is affected less than that of many other
foods. Use refrozen foods as soon as possibie to
save as
much of their eating quality as you can.”
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@Unplug your tirigerator before
cleaning and mating repairs. NO~:
We strongly recommend that any servicing
be performed by a quaiified individual.
● Wfare replacing a burned-out Mght bdb, the
refrigerator shodd be unplugged in order to
avoid contact with alive wire filament. (A burned-
out light bulb may break when being replaced,)
NO~: Mng control to OFF position does
not remove power to the light circuit.
* h not store or use gasotine or other fiammable
vapors ~d tiquids in the vicinity of this or my
other appliance.
* After your refrigerator is in operation, do
not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer
compartment, particularly when hands
are damp or wet. Skin may adhere to these
extremely cold surfaces.
SAW T~SE
~STRUC~ONS
Q Do not place fingers or hands on the automatic
lcemaMng mechanism while the refrigerator is
plugged in. ~s will prevent contact with the
moving parts of the ejector mechanism, or with the
heating element that releases the cubes.

OPEMTmG YOUR REFWGEMTOR
Set the Temperature Controls (appearance ma
y
Vq)
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 adjusting them later. Then, if you want colder or
warmer temperatures in either compartment, adjust
the controls one step at a time.
Note: Moving the fresh food control to OFF
turns off cooling in both compartments-fresh
food and freezer—but does not shut off power
to the refrigerator.
Freezer Control
C is Initial Satting
E is Coldast
Fresh Food Control
5 is Initial Satting
9 is Coldast
How to Test Temperatures
Use the milk test for the fresh Use the ice cream test for the Always allow 24 hours for the
food compartment. Place a freezer compartment. Place a refrigerator to reach the
container of milk on the top shelf container of ice cream in the center temperature you set.
in the fresh food compartment. of the freezer compartment. Check
Check it a day later. If the milk is
it after a day. If it’s too hard or too
too warm or too cold, adjust the soft, adjust the temperature
temperatures controls. control.
Automatic Energy-Saver System
No Defrosting
You won’t find an “energy-saver” switch It is not necessary to defrost the freezer or fresh food
on this refrigerator.
compartments. Although your refrigerator is designed
Warm liquid from the refrigerator’s condenser is and equipped to defrost itself automatically, some
automatically circulated around the front edge of the frost on packages is normal.
freezer compartment to help keep moisture from
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 60°F. at night...
. . 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
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Moving the freezer control to a colder setting should
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have no effect on your fresh food compartment.
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However, if freezing occurs, move the fresh food
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control one step warmer.
When you stop turning the thermostat down, turn the
protect your frozen food supply, leave the freezer
refrigerator’s controls back to their regular settings.
seting at this colder setting for the entire winter or for
as long as you keep your thermostat turned down.
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Automatic Icemaker and Ice& Water Dispenser
Your refrigerator has an automatic icemaker and a Water flows from the household supply through a
dispenser that dispenses water, ice cubes and crushed (1)
dud solenoid vrdve to the
ice through the freezer compartment door. Here’s how
they work.
(2) water reservoir and to the
(3) automatic icemaker as needed.
Water is frozen in the
(4) cube mold and ejected into the
(5) storage bin where a motor-powered auger moves
cubes forward into the dispensing unit. Cubes or
crushed ice, as selected, dispense through chute in
door when cradle is pressed.
When the switch is moved to CRUSHED, baffle in
housing channels cubes through the crusher and
crushed ice falls through chute into glass.
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.
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ICE & WATER DISPENSER
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Before Using Your Icemaker and Dispenser
If you use your refrigerator
Ice
before the water connection is
access
made, raise the ice access door
door
and make sure the icemaker
feeler arm is in the STOP (up)
position as shown below.
Icemaker
When water
Feeler arm in
supply has been
STOP (Up )
connected to
position
icemaker, move
feeler arm to 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 the proper ice-making temperature.
Once Your Icemaker and Dispenser are in Operation
Throw away the first few batches of ice cubes
(16 or 24 cubes). This will flush away any impurities
in the water line. Do the same thing after vacations or
extended periods when ice isn’t used.
Discard the first six
glassfuls of water in the
kitchen sink. This will eliminate the slight “plastic”
taste temporarily imparted to the water by the water
reservoir.
Keep ice level to keep icemaker productive. Cubes
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 full. Open the ice access door, reach in, level
the cubes by hand and
icemaking will resume.
Keeping cubes distributed evenly will allow the
icemaker to produce enough ice to fill the bin to its
maximum capacity.
Caution:
Under certain rare circums~ces, ice cuks may
be discolored, usually appearing with a
green-
bluish color. The cause of this unusti
discoloration is apparendy due to a combination
of factors such as certain chmacteristics of local
waters, household plumbing
md the
accumulation
of copper salts in an inactive water
supply
fine which feeds the icem~er. Contiued
consumption of such discolored ice cubes may
be injurious to health. If such diwoloration is
observed, discard the ice cubes and contact your
~E Factory Service Center or an authorized
Customer
Care@ Servicer.
To Dispense Ice and Water
For ice, set selector switch Grip glass or other container
to CUBED or CRUSHED. gently near the rim and press
For water, simply position rim firmly against ice or water
glass beneath the word
dispenser cradle.
“WATER.”
CAUTION: Never put fingers or other objects
into the ice crusher discharge opening.
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When Dispensing Ice... When Dispensing Water...
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.
The water system provides approximately six
successive 6-ounce
glassful+after which several
hours must be allowed for replenished water reservoir
supply to cool. You probably will not drain all the
chilled water from the reservoir on a single occasion.
The first glass of water dispensed maybe warmer
than the following ones. This is norrnd.
Dispensed water is cool, not iced. For colder
water, simply add crushed ice or cubes before
dispensing water.
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 kitchen sink. The shelf
and its grille should be cleaned regularly according to
the Care and Cleaning section.
If Ice Clumps Form in Storage Bin...
The icemaker ejects cubes in groups of eight, and it
If this happens:
is normal for several cubes to be joined together. ● Remove storage bin from freezer compartment.
However, infrequent usage of ice can cause ice ● Break up ice clumps with fingertip pressure and
clumps to form in the storage bin, resulting in
discard remaining clumps.
temporary malfunction of the dispenser mechanism.
● Replace bin before remaining cubes melt and fuse
together.
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.
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ICE & WATER DISPENSER
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To Replace Ice Cube Storage Bin If Ice Is Not Used Frequently...
Slide the bin back until the tab on the bin locks into “Old” ice cubes will become cloudy and taste stale.
the slot in
the shelf. Empty ice storage bin periodically and wash it in
If the
bin does not go lukewarm water. Be sure to allow storage bin to cool
all the way back, before replacing it—otherwise ice cubes will stick to
remove it and rotate the
the metal auger.
drive mechanism 1/4
turn. Then push bin
back again until the tab
on the bin locks into
the slot in the shelf.
Move Icemaker Feeler Arm to STOP (up) Position When...
● 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.
If This Is Your First Icemaker...
You’ll hear occasional sounds that may be unfamiliar. These are normal
icemaking sounds and are not cause for concern.
Water Filter Accessory
The pefiect companion to your automatic
icemaker—a water filter.
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 GE dealer. Specify WR97X0214.
It has complete installation instructions and installs in
minutes on 1/4”
O.D. copper water line.
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Suggested storage times for meat and poultry*
Eating quali@ DAYS IN MONTHS IN Eating quality
DAYS IN MONTHS IN
drops after REFRIGERATOR FREEZER
drops after
(Other than for meats& poultry) FREEZER
REFRIGERATOR FREEZER
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Most fruits and vegetables .......,,,,.... 8-12 months
Leanfish...............,.,..........,,,,...........6-8months
Fresh Meats
Roasts (Beef & Lamb) .......3 to 5
Roasts (Pork & Veal) . . . . . . . . . 3 to 5
Steaks (Beef) .,,.,,..........,..,,, 3 to 5
Chops (Lamb) 3 to 5
Chops (Pork),..............,..,... 3 to 5
Ground & Stew Meats . . . . . . . . 1 to 2
Varie~ 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 & Semi-Dry)
14to 21
6 to 12
4 to 8
6to 12
6 to 9
3 to 4
3 to 4
3 to 4
1 to 2
1
‘/2
1 to 2
1 to 2
1 to 2
Freezing
not recom-
mended.
Cooked Meats
Cooked Meats and
Meat Dishes ..................,3 to 4 2 to 3
Grav & Meat Broth ...,,,,,,..1 to 2 2 to 3
Fresh Poultry
Chicken & Turkey (Whole) 1 to 2 12
Chicken (Pieces) ...............,1 to 2
Turkey (Pieces) ..................1 to 2
:
Duck & Goose (Whole), . . . . . 1 to 2
6
Giblets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 to 2 3
Cooked Poultry
Pieces (Covered with Broth)l to 2 6
Pieces (Not Covered) .........3 to 4
1
Cooked Poultry Dishes.....,. 3 to 4 4 to 6
Fried Chicken . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3to4 4
FaW fish, rolls and breads,
soups, stew, casseroles . . . . . . . . 2-3 months
Cakes, pies, sandwiches,
leftovers (cooked),
icecream(originalcarton),, . . . . . . . . . 1monthmax.
*U.S. Depatiment of Agriculture
Meats, fish and poultry purchased
from the store vary in quality and
age; consequently, safe storage time
in your refrigerator will vary.
Unfrozen mea~, fish
Cheese Ice Cream
and poultry
Wrap well with wax paper or
Fine-quality ice cream, with high
● Always remove store wrappings.
d
urninum foil, or put in a plastic bag.
cream content, will norrndly
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● Rewrap in foif, fflm or wax paper
● Carefully wrap to expel air and
and refrigerate immediately.
help prevent mold.
● Store prepackaged cheese in its
Vegetables
own wrapping if you wish.
● Use the vegetible drawe~
they’ve been designed to preserve
the natural moisture and
freshness of produce.
● Covering vegetables with a moist
towel helps maintain crispness.
● As a firther aid to freshness,
prepackaged vegetables can be
stored in their original wrapping.
Tips on freezing foods
New techniques are constantly
being developed. Consult the County
Extension Service or your local Utility
Company for the latest information on
freezing and storing foods.
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.
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.
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.

GENERAL ELECTWC FOOD-SA~R SYSTEM
— Moist ‘n Fresh
drawer—
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
● Peas, green
● Asparagus ● Corn ● Plums
● Beets, topped ● Currants
● Radishes
● Blueberries ● Greens, leafy
● Rhubarb
● Carrots
● Lettuce ● Spinach
● Celery
● Parsley
● Tomatoes, ripe
As in any refrigerated storage area, it is
recommended that odorous foods be stored
wrapped—foods such as:
● Broccoli ● Cabbage
● Parsnips
● Brussels sprouts ● Cauliflower
● Turnips
● Green onions
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 replace it in this cover and push the
drawer all 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 freezer compartment.
Set control lever to
MEAT—the coldest
setting—to store fresh
meats. If lever is left in
meat position for a long
period of time, some frost
may form on the inside of
the drawer.
Set control lever to VEG
to convert the drawer to
normal refrigerator
temperature~nd provide extra vegetable storage
space. Cold air duct is turned off.
Variable settings between these extremes can
be selected.
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Sealed Snack Pack
The Sealed Snack Pack—and shelf to which it is
attached+an be relocated within the Fresh Food
compartment. The sealed drawer retains sufficient
humidity for convenient storage of meats and cheese,
bacon, hors d’oeuvres, spreads and snacks.
Quick ServeTM System (on some models)
Ilil
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Cooking-serving-storage dishes with durable lids fit
into a space saving under-the-shelf rack. 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. The
dishes should not be used for cooking high-fat foods
such as bacon and high-sugar foods such as candy and
syrup. The high temperatures of the fat and sugar can
cause bubbles to form on the inside of the dish.
CAUTION:
Dishes and lids are not designed for use on the
range top, broiler or in the regular oven. Such use
can be hazardous.
“Use both hands when removing a dish, especially
when it is full. Otherwise, it may slip out of your
grasp, fall and spill.
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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 Spillproof Shelves
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 in all the way before you
close the door.
Freezer Baskets
Wire slide-out freezer baskets can be pulled out for
easy access to frozen foods.
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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.
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To remove shelves:
B
Tilt the shelf up at front,
❑
then lift it up and out of Engage
~ ~
the tracks on the rear wall
top lug
of the refrigerator.
To relocate shelves:
❑
Select desired shelf
Lower to lock
into place
height. With shelf front
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,~’
4“
m
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.

Porta-Bins on Fresh Food Compartment Door
Adjustable Porta-Bins can easily be carried from the
refrigerator to your work area.
Snuggers (on some models) hold smaller items
securely in the bin to help prevent tipping, spilling
and sliding.
To remove: Lift Porta-Bin straight up until mounting
hooks disengage.
To replace or relocate: Select desired shelf height,
engage
Porta-Bin’s hook in slots on the tracks of the
door, and push in.
Porta-Bin will lock in place.
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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CAm Am CLEANING
Cleaning—Ou@ide
The water and ice dispenser spill shelf should be
Keep the finish clean. Wipe with a clean cloth
wiped dry immediately to prevent spotting. Water left lightly dampened with kitchen appliance wax or mild
on the shelf may leave deposits that you can remove liquid dishwashing detergent.
Dry and polish with a
by soaking in undiluted vinegar.
clean, soft cloth. Do not wipe the refrigerator with a
You can also use a paste of non-precipitating water soiled dishwashing cloth or wet towel. These may
softener (such as
Calgon brand) and water, or one leave a residue that can erode the paint. Do not use
teaspoon of citric acid powder per pint of hot tap scouring pads, powdered cleaners, bleach or cleaners
water. Soak until the deposit disappears or becomes containing bleach because these products can scratch
loose enough to rinse away. Usually 30 minutes and weaken the paint finish.
soaking time is adequate. Avoid using wax on the spill Protect the paint finish. The outside of the
shelf and trim. refrigerator has a high quality, baked-on paint finish.
The door handles and trim can be cleaned with a With proper care, it will stay new-looking and
rust-
cloth dampened with a solution of mild liquid free for years. Apply kitchetiappliance wax when the
dishwashing detergent and water. Dry with a soft refrigerator is new and then at least twice a year.
cloth. ‘
~e~ofiantiwandtrifi’e
Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner (Cat. No.
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WR92X02 16) is available from GE Service and
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Parts Centers.
Cleaning—Inside
Inside the fresh food and freezer compartments
should be cleaned at least once a year. Unplug the
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 parts-can be cleaned the
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.
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
baking-
soda-and water
solution to force the
clog through the
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Condenser
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
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.
4. 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-corner retainers.
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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7. Tilt and remove the cover.
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CAm Am CLEAN~G
(continued)
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. Remove shelf just
below light panel. (Shelf
will be easier to remove
if it is emptied first.)
3. Pull plastic light
panel toward you. (It
will bend to free tabs
from grooves.)
After replacing
with same size bulb,
reinstall panel and shelf.
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.
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Refrigerator Location Clearances
Do not inshil refrigerator where temperature will Allow the following clearances for ease of
go below
60°F. because it will not run often enough instillation, proper air circulation and plumbing
to maintain proper temperatures. and electrical connections:
Do install it on a floor strong enough to support it
Sides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..5/8”
fully loaded.
Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .........0”
Also see Energy-Saving Tips regarding location.
(~built in, allow 7/8’’ for hinge covers.)
Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1“
Allow following door clearances:
Refrigerator Side
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 k“
Freezer Side
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1%”
Rollers~eveling 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
dso have specially designed
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.
~~”
~rn roller adjusting screws
clockwise to raise refrigerator,
counterclockwise to lower it.
Use adjustable wrench (3/8” hex
head bolt) or pliers.
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When adjusting front rollers for
proper door closure, we recommend that the bottom
front edge of the cabinet be approximately 5/8” from
the floor.
To replace base grille,
w“’
align prongs on back
of grille with clamps in
cabinet and push forward
P
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until the grille snaps
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into place.
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Water Supply to Icemaker (on some models)
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).
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
For shorter vacations, remove perishable foods and
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 temperature is expected to drop below
60°F., follow
one quart of water. Wipe dry. To prevent odors, leave same instructions as for extended vacations. Move the
open box of soda in refrigerator. Leave doors open. icemaker feeler arm to the STOP (up) position and be
sure to shut off the water supply to the refrigerator.
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~STALLATION ~QUmMENTS
IMPORTANT... Please Read Carefully
How to connect electricity
For Dersonal safetv.
Have the wdl outlet and circuit If you have only a standard
this bppliance mu;t be
checked by a qualified electrician two-prong walioutlet, it is your
properly grounded.
to make sure the outlet is properly personal responsibility and
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
R
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INSURE PROPER
Fig. 1
GROUND EXISTS
BEFORE USE
obligation to have it r~placed with
a properly grounded three-prong
wall outlet.
DO NOT, ~ER Am
C~CUMSTANCEs, ~
OR WMOW T~ T-
(GROU~~G)PRONG
FROM T~ ~WR COW,
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 UL-listed adapter
(Fig. 2), available at most local The larger slot in the adapter
hardware stores. 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
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.
Electrical Requirements Use of Extension Cords
The refrigerator should always be plugged into its Because of potential safety hazards under certain
own individual electrical outlet which has a voltage conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of
rating that matches the rating plate. an extension cord. However, if you still elect to use an
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This provides the best performance and also prevents extension cord, it is absolutely
fiecess~ that it be a
overloading house wiring circuits which could cause a UL-listed 3-wire grounding type appliance extension
fire hazard from overheated wires. cord having a grounding type plug and outlet and that
the electrical rating of the cord be 15 amperes
(minimum) and 1~0 volts.
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PROBLEM
Eo%MRm6M “
3Q~0M0F
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POSSIBLE CAUSE
* M&y be in detist cycle when motor does not operate for about 30 mirmtes,
*.Temperature controi in OW position.
* If inwfior light is uot on, refrigerator may not be plugged in at wM1 outlet.
~ E plug is secure and the refrigerator still fds to operate, plug a lamp or a small
~pliace into the same outiet to detetie if there is a tripped circuit breaker or
bmti.out fUS~.
~’~~d~rn refrigerators with more s%orage space and a larger free=r compartment
~tdre mom operating time.
* Normal when refrigerator is first delivered to your home—usua~y requires
24 hours to wmpletely cool down.
● Large mounts of food placed in refrigemtor to be cooled or frozen.
● Hat weather-frequent door openings.
* Dmr left open.
*Temperature controls are set too cold. Refer to ins~ctions for use of the
Temper~m Controls.
● me md condenser n~ cleaning. Refer to the Care and Cleaing section.
● Ckwk Energy-Saving Tips,
~ ~emperatnre controls- and stops motor to maintin even temperatures.
s V~&aKS, more than likely it is not resting solidy on the floor
and &ont roller screws or front leveling legs need adjusting or floor is weak or
~even. Refer to the Rollers section.
● If dishes vibrate on shelves, try moving them. Slight vibration is normal.
● Nomd 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
dwolot at these normal and safe operating temperatures. Your floor covering
suppker should be consulted if you object to this discoloration,
* D@ gasket on hinge side sticking or folding over. To correct, put a small
mount of penoleurn jelly on face of gasket.
* me hi~ speed compressor motor required to maintain near wro
in the large freezer compartment may produce higher sound levels
tia your old refrigerator.
*’ air Bovv+ae fm blows cold air dtrough the refrigerator and
fieo~r compartments, another fm cools tie compressor motor.
*Defrost timer switch clicks at defrost.
* Defrost wmr dripping.
● TempemMe control clicks ON or 0~.
* .ReMgermt kitig or gurgting.
.*, CYWMrtg or popping of woling coils caused by expansion and contraction
following defrost.
* With automatic icemaker, the sound of cubes dropping into the bin and water
mming in pipes as icemaker refills.
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PROBLEM SOLVER
(continued)
PROBLEM
FRESH FOOD
OR FREMER
COMPARTMENT
~MPERATURE
TOO WARM
FOODS DRY OUT
FROST OR ICE
CRYSTALS
ON
FRO~N FOOD
SLOW ICE CUBE
~EZING
ICE CUBES HAVE
AUTO~TIC
ICEMA~R
~ES NOT WORK
CUBE DISPENSER
DOES NOT WORK
WA~R HAS POOR
TAS~ODQR
WATER ~ FRST
GLASS IS W-
POSSIBLE CAUSE
● Temperature control not set cold enough. Refer to tie “‘
section.
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@ Warm weafier-frequent door openings.
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.“, “. ,.,
● Door left opefi too long.
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● Package may be holding door own.
* Foods not covered, wrapped or sealed prowrly,
,.
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,.
* Too frquent and too long door openings.
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● Frost within p~kage is no-.
. .
* Ice storage bin n@s to be,emptied or w@ked. ‘ ~~‚•¨g‚•üg‚•´h‚• ‘,, ‘ “‘
,, ,,, ,, ., ;“,,. -.
“ Water supply ~ed off or not Comecti,
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* Freezer compartment too warm.
,.
* poor-tasting incoming water. Instil a water fll~= S00 * “‘ ‘,
Accessorv section of this book.
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.
● Allow abaat M hours for water to cool to proper
fiist instiled.
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● lf water dispenser has not been used for exmnded pok~ ‘water ~
not be as cool as in suceedkg Qwses.
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