GE TAX6 User manual

Refr@erator
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Safety instructions.........................3
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Operating Instructions, Tips
Appliance Registration . .
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Energy-Saving Tips . . . . . .
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Door Swing Option . . . . .
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Installation
installation
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Adapter Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......................6
Electrical Requirements . .
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Extension Cords . . . . . . . .
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Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........................6
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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’11
see them on a
label
on the back of the
refrigerator near the top.
These numbers are also on the Consumer Product
Ownership Registration Card that
came
with your
refrigerator. ‘
Before sending in this card, please write these
numbers here:
Model Number
If you received a damaged refrigerator...
Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold
Serial Number
you the refrigerator.
Use these numbers in any correspondence or service
calls concerning your refrigerator.
Save time and money. Before you
I
t
request service...
●
Your refrigerator is equipped with a reversible
Check the Problem Solver in the back of this book. It door. See how to move the door hinges from the
lists minor operating problems that you can correct right side to the left side in the Reversing the
yourseIf. Door section.
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ENERGY-SA~G
TIPS
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Location of your refrigerator is important. Avoid
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Be sure the door is closed tightly. Before leaving the
locating it next to your range, a heating vent or where house or retiring for the night, check to be sure the
the sun will shine directly on it.
door has not been left open accidentally.
“Close the door as soon as possible, particularly in
ho~
●
Keep foods covered to reduce the moisture buildup
humid weather. inside refrigerator.
IF YOU NEED SERVICE
To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in
the back of this book.
We’re proud of our service and want you to be
pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the
service you receive, here are three steps to follow for
further help.
FIRST, contact the people who serviced your
appliance. Explain why you
ae
not pleased. In most
cases this will solve the problem.
NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the
details-including your phone number-to:
Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write:
Major Appliance Consumer
Action Panel
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
2

AWARNING-whm
wing
thiS
appliance, always exercise
basic
safety
precautions, including the following:
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Uw
WS
apptixce
wily
for
its
intended
PUP*
as described in this
Use
and Care Guide.
●
l’hk
refrigerator must
be properly
installed
in
accordance
with
the
Installation Instructions
before
it
is used. See
grounding instructions and
the Installation
section.
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:
*
Never
unplug
your
refrigerator
f
by pulling on
the
power
cord.
Always
“..
‘n:
l@p
plug
fiiy
and
pull
straight
out
from the outlet.
●
Repair
Or
replace
immediately *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
p~ug
or
comector
end.
●
When
moving
your
refrigerator
away
f~m
the
waII,
be careful
not
to
roll
over
or damage
the power cord.
●
Do
not
wow
~d~n
~~
c~by
~~n~
or
hang on the shelves in the
refrigerato~
They
could damage the
reiiigerator
and seriously
injure
themselves.
.
~
Yom
old
refrigerator
k
~
a~und
the house
but
not
in use,
be
sure
to
remove
the
doors.
This
will
reduce
the
possibility of danger to
chikiren.
●
Afier
your
refrigerator is in
operation?
do
not
touch
the
cold
surfaces in the freezer
compartment,
particukdy
when
hands
are damp or
we~
Skin
may
adhere
to
these
extremely cold surfaces.
●
J)onJt
ref~ze
f~zen
f~ds
w~ch have
thawed completely. The
United
Mates
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 maybe
dangerous to eat.
“... Even partial thawing and refreezing reduces
the eating quality of foods, particularly
ftits,
vegetables and prepared foods.
The
eating quality
of red meat 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.”
●
Un~lug
your refrigerator
before
cleaning and making repairs. NOTE: We
strongly recommend that any servicing
be performed by a qualified individual.
●
Before
replacing a burned-out light
bulb,
the
refrigerator should be unplugged
in
order to avoid
contact
with a live filament. (A burned-out
li@t
bulb may break when being replaced.)
NOTE:
Turning control
to
OFF
position
does
not
remove
power
to
the light circuit.
s
D.
not
store
or
use
gasoline or
other
flammable
vapors and
Iiquids
in the vicinity of this
or
any
other
appliance.
SAW
THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
3

OPERATING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
Temperature Control Dial
The temperature control dial
:
has settings from “MIN”
to “MAX” plus
“OFF’.’
“MIN” is the warmest.
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OFF
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“MAX>’
is the coldest.
Initially set the
●
1
temperature control dial at “3’.’
After using the refrigerator for 24 hours, adjust
the temperature control to the setting that is best
suited to your needs.
NOTE:
● If this refrigerator is unplugged or turned off,
you must allow 3 minutes before starting it or
plugging it back in. If you attempt to restart it in
less than 3 minutes, it will not start.
.
Tbrning
the temperature control dial to “OFF”
stops cooling but does not shut off power to the
refrigerator.
Shelves
Shelves can be moved to different levels to suit your
varying food storage needs. To remove a shelf, lift
front slightly and pull straight out.
Ice Service
Ice trays need to be set on the floor of the ice tray
compartment to freeze properly.
To release ice cubes, hold the tray upside down over
an ice bucket or bowl, and twist tray at both ends.
If the ice tray freezes to the floor, pour a little
lukewarm water around it to loosen it. Do not use
boiling water which can damage plastic parts, or sharp
metal objects such as a knife or screwdriver which
can damage the cooling system tubing.
Wash ice trays in lukewarm water only.
Do not put them in an automatic dishwasher.
Ice Tray Compartment
. This compartment is designed for production of
ice cubes and short-term storage (a few days at
the most) of some comrnercial-frozen foods.
. The temperature in the ice tray compartment
doesn’t get cold enough to freeze food safely.
Defrosting
Defrost whenever frost on the wall of the ice tray
compartment becomes 1/4” thick.
Never use a sharp or metallic instrument to remove
frost as it may damage the cooling coils. (A punctured
cooling coil will cause serious problems and void the
warranty.) We recommend using a plastic scraper.
Do not use any electrical device in defrosting your
refrigerator.
To defrost, remove foods and ice trays from the ice
tray compartment, put drip tray in place, and set
temperature control dial at “OFF”.
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Defrosting usually takes a few hours. To defrost faster,
keep the door open. Also, pouring warm (not hot) water
on the frosted part may speed defrosting.
Do not use
boiling water—it
may damage plastic parts.
After defrosting, empty water from the drip tray.
Wash the drip tray in warm water. Wipe the ice tray
compartment with a damp cloth. Then turn the
temperature control to the desired setting and return
food and ice hays to the refrigerator.
NOTE: If ice buildup is very thick, it may keep the
ice tray compartment door from opening or closing
completely. Don’t try to force it open; after defrosting,
the door will open and close easily.

Cleaning—Inside
Unplug the refrigerator and remove food, shelves and
trays. Wash inside with warm water and baking soda
solution—about two tablespoons of baking soda to a
quart of water. Then rinse and dry.
Don’t use cleansers such as soaps, detergents,
scouring powder or spray cleaners-they may cause
odors inside the refrigerator.
Wash ice cube trays, drip tray and shelves in mild
detergent solution and dry with a soft cloth.
Wipe outside of refrigerator with a soft cloth
dampened with soapy water or Appliance Polish Wax
Cleaner (Cat. No. WR97X216), available from GE
Appliance Service and Parts Center. Use only mild,
soapy water to clean the door gasket.
Never use acids, chemical thinner, gasoline, benzine
or the like for cleaning any part of the refrigerator.
Boiling water or benzine may deform or damage
plastic parts.
To help prevent odors, leave an open box of baking
Do
not
wash any
plastic parts from your
soda in the rear of the refrigerator, on the shelf.
Change the box every three months. refrigerator in your automatic dishwasher.
Location
PREPARATION
Clearances
The refrigerator must be installed Allow the following clearances for
on a floor strong enough to support ease of installation, door opening
it when it is fully loaded. and proper air circulation:
If the refrigerator is in a 40”F. or . Top of refrigerator to
colder room, it will operate but it
underside of countertop . . . . . . . . . 1
k“
will not cool foods properly.
. Above flooring
Also see Energy-Saving Tips. (including carpeting) .............1 %“
● Hinge side, if refrigerator
is next to a wall
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
H“
Leveling Legs
Adjustable legs at the front corners
should be set so the refrigerator is
ftiy
positioned on the floor. Legs
should extend 1
y8°
down from
bottom of cabinet; the front of the
refrigerator may need to be raised a
bit more so the door closes easily
when opened about halfway.
Turn leveling legs counterclockwise
to raise refrigerator, clockwise to
lower it.
Preparing to Move
Disconnect the power cord from wall outlet, Be sure refrigerator stays in upright position
remove food and defrost refrigerator. Then clean and during actual moving and in van. Refrigerator must be
dry the interior.
secured in van to prevent movement. Protect outside
Secure all loose items such as ice trays and drip tray
of refrigerator with blanket.
by taping them securely in place to prevent damage.
Preparing for Vacation
For extended vacations or absences, unplug the For shorter vacations, remove perishable foods and
refrigerator.
Clean
the interior with ba.kin=~~a
leave the control at regular setting. However, if room
solution of one tablespoon of soda to one quart of
temperature is expected to drop below 40”F. follow
water. Wipe dry. To prevent odors, leave an open box the same instructions as for extended vacations.
of baking soda in refrigerator. Leave doors open.
5

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
IMPORTANT.. .Pkase Read
Carefhlly
How to connect electricity
For ~ersonal
safetv.
this
atmliance
must Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a
be p;operly 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 to
minimize the
possibility of electric
Preferred
Method
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pD
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Insure proper
ground exists
before use
qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is
properly grounded.
If you have only a standard two-prong wall outlet, it is
your personal responsibility and obligation to have it
replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall
outlet.
DO NOT,
UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES,
CUT OR
IU3MOVE
THE
THIRD
(GROUNDING) PRONG
F’ROM
THE
POWER CORD.
shock hazard from this appliance.
Use of Adapter Plug
Because of potential safety hazards under certain CAUTION: Attaching an adapter ground terminal to
conditions, we strongly recommend against use of an the wall outlet cover screw does not ground the
adapter
plug.
However, if you still elect to use an appliance unless the cover screw is metal, and not
adapter, where local codes permit, a TEMPORARY insulated, and the wall outlet is grounded through the
CONNECTION may be made to a properly grounded house wiring. You should have the circuit checked by
two-prong wall outlet by use of a UL-listed adapter, a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is
available at most local hardware stores.
properly grounded.
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.
Temporary Method
(Adapter plugs not
permitted in Canada)
Align large
#
p;:ur:J’-~oun(
and firm connection
before use.
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
This provides the best performance and also prevents
overloading house wiring circuits which could cause a
f~e hazard from overheated wires.
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.
6

THIS
REFRIGERhTOR
IS DESIGNED FOR
FREE-STMDING OR RECESSED
iNSTWIATION.
IF
iT
IS TO BE FREE-STANDING:
● Save the air grille that’s packed with the
appliance in case you want to recess the
refrigerator later.
IF
IT
IS TO BE RECESSED NOW:
1.
Remove the counter top.
‘%
Take out four screws at the top rear of the
cabinet, lift the top slightly at the rear and
push it forward to remove it.
2. Remove the 3 metal countertop retaining
clips at the front.
Save removed parts in case you want to reinstall
the countertop later.
3. Install the air grille. Align front edge of
mounting tabs on grille with front edge of
countertop and fasten grille in place with
screws saved in step 1. This will provide the
1
I&’
clearance needed for proper airflow.
~..
4.
Slide refrigerator into recess after
leveling it and plugging its power cord
into electrical outlet.
7

TO CHANGE THE DOOR HINGES FROM THE RIGHT
SIDE OF
THE
REFRIGERIUTOR
TO THE LEFT:
1.
Unplug the
retigerator
and empty it.
2. Remove the countertop. See the Rehigerator
Installation section.
?
Top
3. Remove the top hinge and ifthere’s a shim
under the hinge, remove it too. Set the hinge
(and shim) aside.
4. Open the door slightly and lift it off.
5. Carefully set the refrigerator on its back.
Leg
Spacer
+
%
w
k
v
6. Remove the
levelhm
leg
below the bottom
hinge and the leveling~eg-ad leg spacer at the
opposite corner.
Bottom Hinge
ALL
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Shim
h~
001
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(on some
models-
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7. Remove the bottom hinge and ifthere’s a
shim under the hinge, remove it too. Reinstall
the hinge (and shim) on the opposite side. Do
not tighten screws at this time.
8. Reinstall the leveling legs. Be sure the
leg spacer goes on the leg opposite the
relocated hinge.
9. Place the door on a flat nonscratching surface.
DOO{P
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10.
Remove the door stop and reinstall it on the
opposite side.
11. Remove the plug button from the top edge
of the door and press it into the hinge hole on
the opposite side.
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12. Reinstall the top hinge (and shim, if any)
that you removed in step 3. Do not tighten
screws at this time.
13. Set the door on the cabinet, align it, and fit
the hinge pins into the door sockets. Then
tighten the top and bottom hinge screws and
stand the reliigerator upright.
14. If the rekigerator is to be tiee standing,
reinstall the countertop. If the
rehigerator
is to
be recessed, remove the countertop retaining
clips and install the air grill before sliding the
refrigerator into place.

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We’ll Be There
With the purchase of your new
GE
appliance, receive
the
assuran
ce
that ifyou ever need
infomnation
or assistance from GE, we’ll be there. All you have to do is
call–toll-fkee!
In-Home Repair Service
800-GE-CARES
(800-432-273~
AGE
consumer service professional
will provide expert repair service,
scheduled at a time that’s convenient for you. Many GE Consumer Service
company-operated locations offer you service today or tomorrow, or at your
convenience
(7:00
a.m. to
7:00
p.m. weekdays,
9:00
a.m. to
2:00
p.m. Saturdays).
Our factory-trained technicians know your appliance inside and out–so most
repairs can be handled in just one visit.
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Center@
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Individuals
qu~led
to service their own appliances User maintenance instructions contained in this booklet
can have needed parts or accessories sent
directly’
to cover procedures intended to be performed by any user.
their home.
The GE parts system provides access to over
Other servicing generally should be referred to
qualMed
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service
persomei. Caution must be exercised, since
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improper servicing may cause unsafe operation.
are accepted.

YOUR GE REFRIGERATOR
Staple sales slip or
cancelled
check
WARRANTY
here. Proof of original purchase date
is needed to obtain service
under 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 parf of the refrigerator
that fails because of a
manufacturing defect.
LIMITED ADDITIONAL
FOUR-YEAR
WARRANN
For the second through fifth year
from date of original purchase, we
will provide, free of charge, a
replacement compressor if the
compressor fails because of a
manufacturing defect. You pay for
any service labor charges.
This warranty is extended to
the original purchaser and any
succeeding owner for products
purchased for use in the 48
mainland states, Alaska, Hawaii
and Washington,
D.C.
All warranty service will be
provided by GE Appliance
Service and Parts Centers or by
our authorized Customer
Car@
servicers during normal working
hours.
Should your appliance need
service, during warranty period or
beyond, call 800-GE-CARES
(800-432-2737).
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
c
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:
● Improper installation.
[f 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.
I
Q
Damage to product caused
by accident, fire, floods or acts
of God.
I
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Loss of food due to spoilage.
WARRANTOR IS NOT
RESPONSIBLE FOR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
GE Answer
Cente@
800.626.2000
consumer information service
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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, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225
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