GE TB12 Specification sheet

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TB12&TB14
Energy-SavingTips pz!!
HowtheEnergy-Saver
Switchworks p5
Howlongshouldyou
storefoods? lp’7
Savetimeandmoney
Beforeyourequestservice,
usetheProblemSolver.p9

Page
Energy-SavingTips. ... .. .. ....2
Important Safety Instructions. ..3
Howto Connect Electricity ....3,4
Instaliatibn Requirements. .. .3,4
Howto Adjust Leveling Legs. ...4
How to Set Temperature
Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........5
Energy Saver Switch. .........5
Ice Service .. .. . . . . . . .........6
Defrosting Instructions .........6
Food Storage Suggestions. .. ..7
User Maintenance
Instructions . . . . . . . . . . ........8
Problem Solver.. ..........9,10
Consumer Services.. ........11
Warranty, ...,.... ...8ackCover
Reactthisbookcarefully.
It is intended to help you operate
and maintain your new refrigerator
properly.
Keep it handy for answersto your
questions.
If you don’t understand something
or need more help...
Call,toil-free:
The GE Answer Centerm
800.626.2000
consumer information service
or write (include your phone
number)
Consumer Affairs
General Electric Company
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY40225
*KfR3p Energy Saver Swikh cm
!W3FWIALsetting unless moisture
forms cmoutside of refrigerator.
*Be sure the doors are closed
tightly. Before k?$wingthe house
or retiring for the night, check to
be sure the ckxm haven’t been
left opQrlaccidentally.
Writedownthe rncdeiland -
serialnumbers.
You’llfind them on a label at the
bottom, just insidethe fresh food
compartment door.
These numbersare also on the
ConsumerProduct Ownership
Registration cardthat came with
your refrigerator. Before sending
in this card, pleasewrite these
numbers here:
Model Number
Serial Number
Usethese numbers in any
correspondence or service calls
concerning your refrigerator.
If youreceivedadamaged
refrigerator,immediately contact
the dealer (or builder) that sold you
the refrigerator.
Savetime andmoney.
BeforeYourequestservice,check
the Problem Solver on pages 9
and 10. it lists minor causesof oper-
ating problems that you can correct
yourself.
*Wipe all moisture from bottles
and cartcmsbefore putting them in
the refrigerator.
*Keep all foods covered to
reduce moisture build-up inside
lhe refrigerator.
*!fyou turn the temperature control
to coldest posilicm for quick chilling
or fmxzing, be sure to turn it back
$0regular se{ting to pr~vent frww-
ing fresh foods.

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oNever unplugyourrefrigerator :the odor or color of any-food is ‘“ lightbulb,.the; refri~etator Sh@ild.,‘:,.
bypullingonttwpower cord. poor or questionable, get rid of it. be upplugged inorder:to”av~id ‘.;:,
Always grip plug firmly and pull The food may be dangerous to eat. contact witha live wire filamef!t~ ;‘~.
straight out from the receptacle. “Even partial thawing and refreez- (A burned-out light Mb may -;
break when being replaced.)- -- :
eRepairor replaceimmediately ing reduce the eating quality of
all electricservicecordsthat foods, particularly fruits, vege-
have becomefrayedorotherwise tables, and prepared foods. The
damaged.Donot use acord that eating quality of red meats is
showscracks or abrasion damage affected less than that of many
along its length or at either the other foods. Use refrozen foods as @
plug or connector end. soon as possible to saveas much thepresenceof explosivefumes” ‘-
of their eating quality asyou can.” ‘“
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Note: Turning control to OFF -
position does not remove power
to the light circuit.
DonotoperateYOurrefri9eratQrin
gAfteryourrefrigeratorisin
operation,do nottouchthecold ●Do notuseanyelectricaldevice
surfaces,particularlywhenhands oranysharpinstrumentindefrost-
are dampor wet. Skin may adhere ingyourfreezer compartment.
tothese extremely cold surfaces.
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METHOtl
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INSURE PROPER
GflouNoExlsTs
HIOREUSE
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Where astandard two-prong wall
receptacle is encountered, it is the
personal responsibility and obli-
gation of the customer to have it
replaced with aproperly grounded
three-prong wall receptacle.

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(continued)-MLMKMW’ANT... PleaseReadcarefully
use of adapterplug
Becauseof potential safetyhazards
undercertain conditions,westrongly
recommendagainstuseofanadapter
plug.However,ifyoustill elect to use
anadapter,where localcodespermit,
aTEMPORARYCONNECTION may
bemadetoaproperly grounded
two-prong wall receptacle by useof
aULlisted adapter(Fig. 2)available
at most local hardwarestores.
TEMPORARYMETHOD
The Iargerslot inthe adaptermust be
aligned with the /argerslot inthe wall
receptacle to provide proper polarity
inthe connection of the power cord.
CAUTlON: Attaching adapter
ground terminal to wall receptacle
cover screw does not ground the
appliance unless cover screw is
metal, and not insulated, and wall
receptacle is grounded through
house wiring. Customer should
havethe circuit checked by aqual-
ified electrician to make sure the
receptacle is pr~perly 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 hJOTUSE the
appliance until aproperground
hasagain been established.
Useofextension cords
Becauseof potential safety hazards
undercertain conditions, westrongiy
recommend againstthe use of an
extension cord. However, if you
still elect to usean extension cord,
it is absolutely necessarythat it be
aUL listed 3-wire grounding type
appliance extension cord having a
grounding type plug andreceptacle
andthat the electrical rating of the
cord be 15amperes (minimum) and
120volts. Such extension cords
are obtainable through your local
service organization.
The refrigeratorshouldalways
be pluggedintoitsown
individualelectricaloutlet—
(115volt, 60 Hertz, or 100volt,
50 Hertz, single phaseAC).
This is recommended for best
performance andto prevent over-
loading housewiring circuits,
which could causeapossible fire
hazardfrom overheating wires.
RefrigeratorInstallation
Location
Do notinstallrefrigeratorwhere
temperaturewill go below60°F.
because it will not runoften enough
to maintain proper temperatures.
tlo installitonafkxwstrongenough
tosupportafully loadedrefrigerator.
Also see Energy-Saving Tips
regarding location.
Clearances
Model TB12
AitoYw5/8” at eachsideand4“ over
the topfor easeof installationand
proper air circulation.
Model TEH4
Allow 5/8” at each sideand1“over
the top for easeof installationand
properair circulation.
Ikwe!ingLegs
Adjustablelam at the front corners
of ~herefrige~atorshould be set so
the refrigerator isfirmly positioned
on floor andthe front is raisedjust
enough that the door closeseasily
when o~ned about halfway.
Turnleveling legsclockwiseto raise
refrigerator, counterclockwise to
lower it.
When adjusting leveling legsfor
proper door closure, the bottom
front edge of the cabinet should be
approximately 5/811from the floor.
LevelinglegsonmodelTB14are
locatedbehindthebasegrille.
Remove the basegrille by grasping
it at the bottom and pulling it out.
Toreplace the base grille, align
prongs on back of grille with clarnp@!$!
L
+~&!.@
in cabinet arid push forward until =
grille snaps into place.

Control
Dial
The temperature control dial has
nine settings plus “CH?’
Turndownfor warmer
temperatures
-J
-4
-5
@-6
-7
Turnuu
forcoldertemperatures
“1” is the warmest.
6(9”is the coldest.
Initially set the temperature control
dial at ‘C5~’
Afterusingrefrigerator,adjust
temperaturecontrolto settingthat
isbestsuitedto yourneeds.
Saver Switch
The EnergySaver Switch islocated
on the upper left side of the fresh
food compartment.
Toreducetheamountofelectricity
requiredtooperateyourrefriger-
ator,pushswitchto theNORMAL
position.This turns off heaters in
your refrigerator that prevent mois-
ture from forming on the outside.
Useof the Energy Saver Switch
can savevou money. Estimated
yearly sa~ings,depending on your
local electric rates,are asfollows:
~o~e, EstimatedYearlySavings
ElectricRate(PerKwh)
$.05 $.08 $.11
T1312$3.00 $4.00 $6.00
TB14 $5.00 $8.00 $10.00
Energy
Savings
(Appmx.)
With the heatersturned off, there
isachancethat moisture mayform
on the outside of your refrigerator,
especiallywhen 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 onthe outside
maycausedeterioration of the paint
finish. Itwill be important to protect
the finish by usingappliance polish
waxasdescribed on page 8.
Whenthe EnergySaverSwitchis
pushedtotheright,electricity flows
through the low wattage heaters
which warm the outside of the cab-
inet and, under mostconditions,
prevent the forming of moisture
or water droplets.
Ifycwturnyourhousehold
thermostatbelow60°atnight
...you maywant to set the temper-
ature control one number colder, as
from “5” to’’6.” Itshould beleft inthis
setting forthe entire period that you
are turning down your thermostat.
When you stop turning the thermo-
stat down, turn the temperature
control back to its regular setting.
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kx#Trays
Toreleaseicecubes,invert tray,
holditoverstoragebucketor bowl,
andtwist tray at both ends.
Foronly oneor two ice cubes,
leave the tray right-side up, twist
both ends slightly and remove
desired number of cubes.
Trayscan be stackedto save
storagespace.
Forfaster iceservice when you
need it, place ice trays cmfreezer
compartment floor.
Washtrays in lukewarm water only.
Do not put them in an automatic
dishwasher.
FreshFood
Compartment
Defrostingofthefreshfoodccmw
partrnenttakesplaceautomatically
everytimetherefrigeratorturnsoff.
M!eltedfrost water drainsfrom the
cooling coil intoatrough onthe rear
wall of the cabinet then down the
corner to adrain tube at bottom.
Waterflows into a pan behind the
grille where it isevaporated.
Note:if ice forms on the cooling
coil, adjust temperature control to a
lower setting. Be sure bottles or
other tall objects are not touching
the cooling coil. This maycause ice
to form and drip into fresh food
compartment during defrosting. If
no bottles or other objects are in
contact with the coil but water con-
tinues to drip from the coil onto the
food, turn temperature control dial
to OFF and rinse coil with aclean
cloth or sponge and asolution of
electric dishwasher detergent. IJse
four heaping teaspoons for each
pint of water; leave detergent
solution on coil.
Freezer
oDefrostfreezercompartmentwhen
frostbecomesl/4-inch tol/2-inch
thickinanyareaofthefreezer.
~It maybe necessaryto defrost
thefreezercompartmentfrequently
ifthe freezer isusedoftenand/or
there ishighhumidity.
~DOnot useany electricaldevice
or sharpinstrumentindefrosting
yourfreezer compartment.
~Never operate refrigeratorlonger
than sixmonthswithoutcompletely
defrostingthefreezercompartment.
Todefrostfreezercompartment:
1. Removecontents from freezer
compartment andturn temperature
control to OFF.Temperaturecontrol
must remain off andfreezer com-
partment door open for aminimum
of two hoursto defrost an average
accumulation of frost.
Toreduce the amount of thawing
of frozen food while defrosting the
freezer compartment,storethe food
in apicnic cooler or other insulated
container.
2. Useaplastic scraperto loosen
andremovefrost fromthe ceiling and
wallsof the freezer compartment
asthe frost begins to thaw. Do not
useasharporpointedinstrumentto
removefrost,asitsusemayresultin
damagetotherefrigeratingsystem.
3. Sponge up defrost water as it
collects in bottom of freezer com-
partment.
4. In addition to the visible frost in
the freezer compartment, frost also
forms on the hidden side of the
freezer compartment surfaces.This
frost will melt during defrosting and
the defrost water will drain through
the opening in the top of the fresh
food compartment. Tocatch this
water, place aone-pint to one-quart
container in the center of the top
shelf under the opening.
5. After defrosting is completed,
turn temperature control to desired
setting and return ‘food to freezer
compartment.
IMPORTANT:Iffrostispermitted
tobecomethickerthanl/2-inch, or
the refrigeratoral!owedtooperate
longerthansixmonthswithoutcfe-
frostingthe freezer compartment,
excessivefrostwill formon the
hiddensideoffreezercompartment .
surfacesand itwill be necessary
todefrostthefreezer compartment
foraminimumof24 hours.Thishid-
denfrost,if notproperlydefrosted,
cancausemoistureto condense
on the exteriorsurfacesof the
refrigeratorcabinetaroundthe
freezer compartment.
6

LMrOzen Meats,Fishand
Poultry
fvfeats,fish and-poultry purchased
from the store vary in quality and
age;consequently, safe storage
time in yotir refrigerator will vary.
~Always remove store wrappings.
@Rewrap in foil, film or wax paper
and refrigerate immediately.
C4H3se
Cheeseshould be wrapped well
with wax paper or aluminum foil, or
put in aplastic bag.
*Carefully wrap to expel air and
help prevent mold.
~Store pre-packaged cheese in its
own wrapping if you wish.
V’egetabk?s
Vegetable drawers have been
specially designed to preserve
natural moisture and freshness
of produce.
*Crispnesscan be maintained by
covering vegetables with amoist
towel.
~As afutiher aid to freshness,
pre-packaged vegetables can be
stored in their original wrapping.
Ice cream
Fine-quality ice cream, with high
cream content, will normally require
slightly lower temperatures than
more “airy” already-packaged
brands with low cream content.
@It wijl be necessaryto experiment
to determine the location in the
freezer compartment and the tem-
perature control setting to keep
your favorite ice cream atthe right
serving temperature.
~Also, the rear and the floor of the
freezer compartment are slightly
colder than the front and off-the-
floor areas
Tips on frwmzingfoals
There are three essential require-
ments for efficient home freezing,
1. Initialquality.Freezeonly
topquality foods, Freezing retains
quality and fiavor; it cannot improve
quality
2. Speed.The quicker fruits and
vegetables are frozenafterpicking,
the better the frozen product will
be. You’ll savetime, too, because
less culling and sorting will be
necessary.
3. IProperpackaging.Usefood
wraps designed especially for
freezing; they’re readily available
in awide selection at your favorite
store.
Tofreeze meat,fishand
poultry
Wrap well in freezer-weight foil (or
other heavy-dutywrapping material)
forming it carefully to the shape of
the contents. This expels air. Fold
and crimp ends of the packageto
provide agood, lasting seal.
Don’t refreeze meat that hascom-
pletely thawed; meat, whether raw
or cooked, can be frozen success-
fully only once.
Limit freezing of fresh (unfrozen)
meats or seafoods to number of
pounds at atime asfollows:
TB12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8pounds
TB14. ...............12 pounds
fhlggfim!!xiStcmlgetimes
for mat andFXX.IMY*
Eatingqualitydrops REFIU#ATQR FRE!&
aftertimeshown 35°;~v:O”F. fp~
MONTHS
FreshIVk?als
Roasts(BoefandLamb),,, ,3to5
Roasts(PorhandVeal),, ~. . 3to 5
Steaks(Beef). ,., , ,, . . ~~ 3to 5
Chops (Lamb) .,... ,. ~,, 3to5
Chops(Pork),. ..., ., ... 3to5
Ground and StewMeats,, , , 1to2
Variety Meats . . . . . . ... , 1to 2
Sausage(Pork) .,, , , , ., ., 1to 2
ProcessedMeats
Bacon. ., ., ........... 7
Frankfurters. ........... 7
Ham(tihole). . . . . . . . . t . 7
Ham(Half). ............ 3to 5
Ham(Slices) . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Luncheon Meats. . . . . . . . . 3to 5
Sausage(Smoked). . . . . . . 7
Sausage
(Dry and Semi-Dry). . . . . 14to 21
CookedMeats
Cooked Meats and
Meat Dishes. ......... 3to 4
Gravy and Meat Broth. . . . . 1to 2
FreshPoultry
Chicken and Turkey
(Whole). ............ 1to 2
Chicken (Pieces). ........ 1to 2
Turkey(Pieces). . .. . . . . . . 1to 2
Duck and Goose(Whole). . . 1to 2
Giblets .......:. ....... 1to 2
CookedPoultry
Pieces
(Covered with Broth). ... 1to 2
Pieces (tlot Covered).. . . . . 3to 4
Cooked Poultry Dishes . . . . . 3to 4
Fried Chicken. .......... 3to 4
(Otherthanformeats&poultry)
6to12
4to8
6to12
6to9
3to4
3to4
3to4
1to2
1
%
1to2
1to2
1to2
Freezing
not
recom-
mended.
2to 3
2to 3
12
9
6
6
3
6
1
4to 6
4
FREEZER
Most fruits and vegetables ... . . . ~. ..8-12 months
Lean fish. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-8 months
Fatty fish, rolls and breads,
soups, stew, casseroles. . . .. ....2-3 months
Cakes, pies, sandwiches,
Ieft-overs (cooked),
Ice cream (original carton). .. ....1 month max.
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. Department of Agriculture
Part No. 468 f301P05 Rev. 1

Cm3rmgyaw
refrigerator
Outside
Protectthepaintfinish.The finish
on the outside of the refrigerator is
ahigh quality, baked-onpaintfinish.
With proper care, it will staynew-
Iookingandrust-free foryears.Apply
acoat of appliance polishwaxwhen
the refrigerator is new andthen at
least twice ayear.
Appliance PolishWax&Cleaner
(Cat. No. WR97X216)is available
from GE and Hotpoint Appliance
Parts I’vlartso
Keep thefinish clwm. Wipe
with aclean cloth lightly dampened
with appliance polish wax or mild
!iquid dishwashing detergent. Dry
and polish with aclean, soft cloth.
Do not wipe the refrigerator with
asoiled dishwashing cloth or wet
towel. Do not we scouring pads,
powdered cleaners, bleach, or
ciearters containing bleach. “
condenser (TB~4 only)
For most efficient operation,
remove the basegrille and remove
Toremove.and replace basegrilie
cmmodel’TB14, page 4.
Toremovebasegrilleonmodel
T1312,graspbottom of grille at both
endsand Pull outward.
Toreplacebasegrilleon model
TB12,hang it on the top supports
and push in at bottom until it snaps
into place.
DefrostWater Ran
Panlocated behind basegrille should
becleaned at least onceayear.
When reinstalling defrost water pan,
firmly push panALL THE WAYIN
until it stops.
Felt padsare provided on the
defrost water pan to prevent pan
from rattling against metal parts. if
rattling does occur,adjust position
of pan.
Care should be taken in moving
your refrigerator awayfrom the wall
All types of floor coverings can be
darnaged, particularly cushioned
coverings andthose with embossed
surfaces.
hide
Clean both fresh food and freezer
compartments at least once ayear.
it is recommended that the refriger-
ator be unplugged before cieaning.
if this is not practical, wring excess
moisture out of sponge or cloth
when cleaning in the vicinity of
switches, lights or controls.
Usewarm waterandbakingsoda
solution—aboutatablespoonof
bakingsodatoaquartofwater.
Rinsethoroughly with water and
wipedry Foilowthissamepro-
cedureforcleaningdoorgaskets,
vegetabiedrawers, and ail plastic
parts.Washic~traysin lukewarm
~~ater
only,RonotuseM3ansing
powdersorotherabraslve cleaners.
whenyougocm
vatxition
For extencfecl vacationsorabsences,
shut off power to refrigerator, turn
the temperature control OFF,clean
interior with bakingsodasolution of
onetablespoon of sodato one quart
ofwater.Wipedry.Toprevent odors,
leaveopen“boxof soda in refriger-
ator. Leave door open.
Forshortervacations,remove per- ‘“
ishable foods and leave control at
regular setting. However, if room
temperature is expected to drop
below 60°F. follow same instruc-
tions as for extended vacations.
Disconnect power cord from wall
receptacle and remove all food.
Foliow defrosting instructions (see
page 6), then clean and dry the
interior.
Secure all ilooseitemssuch as
shelves andstorage pans by taping
them secureiy in place to prevent
damage.
Be sure refrigerator stays in
uprightpositiononlyduring actual
moving and in van. Refrigerator
must be secured’in van to prevent
movement. Protect outside of
refrigerator with blanket.
8

sower
If you haveaproblem, it maybe
minor.Youmay be able to correct
it yourself. Just usethis Problem
Solver to locate your problem and
then follow the suggested
recommendations.
~~~~ ~~~~ ~~~ rnmey..hefore yourequestservice,checkthefolhfdng:
\PFKX3LEM
I
1REFRIGERATOR
DOES NOTOPERATE
IMOTOR OPERATES
iFOR LONG PERIODS
{
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
~Temperature control in OFF position.
*If interior light isnot on, refrigerator maynot be plugged inat wall receptacle.
,
~If plug is Secure andthe refrigerator still fails to operate, plug alamp or a
small appliance into the sameoutlet to determine if there is atripped circuit
breaker or burned out fuse.
@NOrrna[ When refrigerator is first delivered to your home—usually requires
24 hoursto completely cool down.
eLarge amounts of food placed in refrigerator to be cooled.
et-lotweather—frequent door openings.
@Door left open.
eTem~erature control is set too cold. Refer to instructions for use of
TEMPERATLJRECONTROL on page 5.
@Grille and condenser need cleaning. Refer to CONDENSER on page 8 for
[model TB14.
QCheck ENERGY SAVING TIPS on inside front cover.
‘MOTOR STARTS& ~Temperature control Stark andstops motor to maintain even kXnpfYahIW.
STOPS FREQUENTLY
iVIBRATION OR ~If refrigerator vibrates, more than likely it is not resting solidly on the flocr
‘RATTLING and front leveling legs need adjusting or floor isweak or uneven. Refer to
LEVELING LEGS on page 4.
1I~if dishes vibrate on shelves, try moving them. Slight vibration is normal.
II*Defrost water pan rattling; needs to be positioned properly.
FRESH FOODS @Foods should be covered.
DRY OUT
[Ffqo~~N FOODS *Foods should be covered, wrapped or sealed properly.
~DRY OUT
/FROST OR I~Normal in this type of refrigerator.
~ICE CRYSTALS ON
~FROZEN FOOD
!(continued next page)
9Part No. 468301P05 Rev. 1
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(continued)
PROBLEM
FRESH FOOD
OR FREEZER
COMPARTMENT
TEMPERATURE
TOO WARM
SLOW ICECUBE
FREEZING
ICE CUBES HAVE
ODOR/TASTE
MOISTUREFORMS
ONOUTSIDEOF
REFRIGERATOR
dOISTURE
JOLLECTSINSIDE
REFRIGERATOR
IASODOR
OTAIR FROM
077QM OF
EFRIGERATOR–
‘ODELTB14
INTERIORLIGHT
DOESNOT LIGHT
POSSIBLECAUSE AND FEMH3’Y
●Tiimperature control not@ ~Oki eno~gh. Referto TEMPERATURECONTROL
on’page 5.
~Warmweather—frequentdoor openingsto
oDoor left open for k)ngtime.
.~Packagemay be holding door open.
get ice or cold drinks,
.Grille and condenser need cleaning. Referto CONDENSERonpage8for
model TB14.
~Doormayhavebeenleftajar.
*Settemperaturecontrolto ahigher number.
*Unsealed packages in refrigerator and/or freezer compartments maybe
transmitting odor/taste to ice cubes.
.Old cubes need to be discarded.
Not unusual during period of highhumidity.
Move energy saver switch to the right.
~Toofrequent and too long door openings.
~In humid weather air carries moisture into refrigerator when door isopened.
DDoor \eft open or ajar.
~Foods with strong odorsshould be tightly covered.
~Checkfor spoiledfood.
~Interior needs cleaning. Refer to page 8.
~Keep openboxof bakingsodain refrigerator;replacemonthly.
@Normalairflow cooling motor. Intherefrigerationprocess,itisnormalthatheat
beexpelledin theareaundertherefrigerato~Somefloorcoveringswilldiscolorat
thesenormalandsafeoperating temperatures.Yourfloorcoveringsuppliershould
be consultedif youobject to thisdiscoloration.
*No power at outlet.
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otherconnecting facilities.
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