GE TBF18ZW Owner's manual

1. Temperature controls
2. Rollers (behind grille)
3. Defrost water pan
(behind grille)
4. Rating plate–record
model and serial numbers
here for future reference.
Model#
Serial#
Do not remove rating plate.
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
1. FOR PERSONAL SAFETY, THIS APPL1/fNNCE
MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED.
The power cord of this appliance is equipped with
athree-prong (grounding) plug which mates
with astandard three-prong (grounding) wall re-
ceptacle (Fig. 1) to ,
minimize the possibil- PREFERREDMETHOD
itv of electric shock %
hazard from this appli- Q
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ance. Have the wall ~i 1
8‘,
$- -.$ %
receptacle checked by
aqualified electrician +X
to make sure the re- INSUREPROPER
Fig. ;GROUNDEXISTS
ceptacle is properly BEFOREUSE
grounded.
Where astandard two-prong wall receptacle is en-
countered, it is the personal responsibility and obli-
gation of the customer to have it replaced with a
properly grounded three-prong wall receptacle.
DO tVC)~UNDER ANY CIF?CUIWS721NCES,CUT OR
REMOVE THE THIRD (GROUND) PRONG FROM
THE POWER CORD.
LJSAGE OF ADAPTER PLUG
Because of potential safety hazards under certain
conditions, we strongly recommend against the use
of an adapter plug. However, if you still elect to use
anadapter,where localcodes permit, aTEMPORARY
CONNECTION may be made to aproperly grounded
two-prong wall receptacle by the use of aUL listed
adapter which is avail-
able at most local hard-
ware stores(Fig. 2).The
largerslot inthe adapter
must be aligned with
the larger slot in the
wall receptacle to pro-
vide proper polarity in
~h6?
COfIllWtiOn of the
power cord.
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tTEMPORARYfvIETtiOD
(ADAPTER PLUGS NOT PERMITTEO IN CANADA)
Fig. 2BEFOREUSE
Attaching adapter ground terminal to
wall receptacle cover screw does not ground the
appliance unless cover screw is metal, and not in-
sulated, and wall receptacle is grounded through
house wiring Customer should have the circuit
checked by aqualified electrician to makesure the
receptacle is properly grounded.
Whendisconnecting the power cord from the adap-
ter, 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 this hap-
pen, DO NOT USE the appliance until aproper
ground has again been established.
2. THE REFRIGERATOR SHOULD ALWAYS BE
PLUGGED INTO ITS OWN INDIVIDUAL ELECTRI-
CAL OUTLET (115volt, 60 hertz, single phase AC).
This is recommended for best performance and to
prevent overloading house wiring circuits, which
could cause apossible fire hazard from overheat-
ing wires.
USE OF EXTENSION CORDS–Because of poten-
tial safety hazards under certain conditions, we
strongly recommend against the use of an exten-
sion cord. However, if you still elect to use an
extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it be
aUL listed 3-wire grounding type appliance exten-
sion cord and that the current carrying rating of the
cord in amperes be 15 amperes minimum. Such ex-
tensioncordsareobtainablethroughyour localservice
organization.
3. Repair or replace immediately all ekxtrk sf3r-
vice cords that have become frayed or
damaged. Do not use acord that shows cracks or
abrasion damage along its length or at either the
plug or connector end.
4. Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling cmthe
powercord.Alwaysgrip the plugfirmly andpullstraight
out from the receptacle.
5. When moving your refrigerator away from the
Iwali, be careful not to roll over or the
power cord.
&After your is in do not
touch the cold surfaces, when
are damp or wet. Skin may adhere to these ex-
tremely cold surfaces.
7. !30not Operate your refrigerator in the p@%XZ%Q@
c9f‘explosive fumes.

8.
9.
LJr@ugyour refrigerator:
A. Beforemakinganyrepairs–(NOTE:Westrongly
recommend that artyservicing be performed by a
qualified individual.)
ELBefore cleaning.
C. Before replacing a burned-out light bulb. (A
burned-out light bulb may break when being re-
placed. The refrigerator should be unplugged in
order to avoid contact with alive wire filament.)
Note: Turning control to OFF position does not
remove power to the light circuit.
Hvow old refrigerator is still around the house
but nbt in use, be sfire to remove the doors. This will
reduce the possibility of danger to children.
10. Don’t refreeze frozen foods which have thawed
completely unless you cook them after they have
thawed. The United States Department of Agricul-
ture in Home and Garden 8u!ietin No. 69 say%”... -
if foods have thawed only partially and there are
still ice crystals in the package,they may safely be
refrozen .,. Refrozen food should be used as SC.XM
as possible.
“If foods have slowly thawed and have warmed
gradually over aperiod of several days to atem-
perature of 40QF.,they are not likely to be fit for
refreezing. Under these conditions, meats, poultry,
mostvegetables and some prepared foods may be-
come unsafe to eat; most fruits and fruit products
soon develop an undesirable flavor.”
Note and follow ai[precaittiol~s contained iIIthis Use &Care Book.
Allow 5/8 inch at each side and top for ease
of installation. When building anew home,
consider providing water supply to refrig-
erator location. It will simplify connection
of optional automatic icemaker should you
wish to install one at alater date.
Your refrigerator should not be installed
where the temperature will go below 60°F.
bectiuse the refrigerator will not run fre-
quently enough to maintain proper temper-
Lures.
Be sure to install on :i floor strong enough
10slipport :i fully Ioiide(i refrigerator.
AdjLis[ubk rollers, which en~ibleyou [o move
yoLir refriger:itor :iw:iy from the w:ill for
c]e:ining,are Ioc:{tedbehind the grille. These
rollers sholil(i be set so [hiit the refrigera-
tor is firmly positioned on the floor Eindthe
I’ron[ is riiised just enough [h:it the doors
close easily when opened iiboLith~iifway.
To adjust rollers
Remove the grilie by gr;isping at bottom
:ind ptilling up and out. (See Fig. 3).
.Fig. 3I
TiIrn roller :idjusting screws clockwise to
ro replace grille, set tabs on hooks at both
ends and push top toward refrigerator until
grille snaps into place. (See Fig. 5),
Your refrigerator has two controls that let
you regLiklte the teinperature in the Fresh
Food and Freezercompartments(Fk. 6).
FRESH FOOD In
4
5
6
A
B
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cFREEZER
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NORMAL SL TTINGS 5ANO C
CO LDI- RPRESI+ FOOD ‘“7 ‘No cI. SET eOTH CONTROLS
cOLUE ST FRESH Foon ;.: R:: :~, ALL OVA za HOURS
COLDER FR[ EZE RTO STABILIZE
WAF7MFUFi7CSli FO(ID 4 1 AND C
OFF !uKS~ Fo. a~F~Z b@
Fig. 6
For ccddest Fresh Food compartment, set
the Freezei- control U[“B” arid the Fresh
Food control at “8” or “9!’
For colder Freezer, set the Freezer con-
trol at “D” and the Fresh Food control
~t LL71tor Lt8:?
ForwarmerFresh Food ~o~P~r~~entl leave
the Freezer control at “C” and set the Fresh
Food control at “4:’“3; “27or “X’
After adjusting the temperature controls.
allow 24hours for temperatures to stabilize.
Note: Turning the Fresh Food control to
“(Y’also turns%ffrefrigeration in the Free?
er compartment.
GUIDE
If you turn your household thermostat
down to 60°eachweniwj,YOUmaY find
it desirable to turn your ,/)-eezer control
to colder setting by one letter, such M
from “C” to “D” :ind leave it at this set-
ting during the entire period th:it you are
setting the house ho 1d Lherrnostat down
each evening. The fresh food setting will
not likely need to be changed: however.
it you experience freezing in fresh food
compartment, you could set the fresh food
control one number warmer-– such as “5”
to “4:’
If acontainer of milk is too w:irin or too
cold to your taste after being on the top
shelf in the Fresh Food compartment for
aday, adjust the Cold Control Diais ac-
cordingly.
if agallon of ice cream remains firm to the
touch after being in the Freezer for aday,
the Cold Control Dials are :it (he proper
settii~g.If the ice creams firmness is not to
your liking, adjtist the dials accordingly.
Check adtiy after resetting either diol to
make sure new setting is provid ing thetm-
peratui-e you desire. ~3
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lf you aciwince the Freezer compartmmt
Cold Control Dial [o “E” to freeze :i q~iick
supply of ice cubesor aIqe amount of
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MAKEYOUROWNSELF-SERVICECHECKBEFORECALLINGFORGE SERVICETECHNICIAN
Msigerator doestrotrun
.May he in defrostcyclewhen motor
dws not run for WMiMtteS.
●Temperature control in OFF position.
●Ifinterior lightisnot on, refrig-
erator may not be pluggedin at wall
receptacle.
●If plug issecuremrdthe refrigerzlor
stiiIf;ils to operate, plug3lamp or
asmallapplimrceinto the sameoutlet
10determine if thereisatripped
circuitbreukeror burnedout fuse.
Motor runsfor longpesiotfs
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Modern refrigeratorswith morestor-
Ugesp~~e~fld~Iqyrfreezersection
requiremore runningtime.
Normal when refrigertrtorisfirs!
deli~crcd10your home–usually
requires24 hoursto completely
cool down.
Largeamountsof food pl~ed in
refrigeratorto be cooled’or frozen.
Hot weather-frequent door openings
to getice or coId drinks.
Door leftopen.
Temperature comrolsset too cold.
Refer 10instructionsfor useof
TEMPERATURE CONTROLS else-
wherein thisbook.
Grille andcondenserneedclemring.
Refer to CONDENSER elsewherein
this book.
Check ENERGY-SAVING TIPS else-
wherein thisbook.
Hot airfrom hettom of refrigerator
.Normal itirflow coolingmotor.
In the refrigeration process, it
is aormal that \zearbe e.vpelled in
area under refrigerator, Some .syIz-
theticfloor corerings whicfl are
relotiveiy new on lhe mar,keI will
discrrkwat these trormaland.mfe
operating Iempwa(we.r. YOur/[oor
cowring supplier shordd be consulted
~f.rvxtobjecr to (his discoloration.
Motor starta&stopsfrequently
●Temperature control startsand stops
motor to maintain even temperatures.
Operatingsounds
.Thehighspeedmotor compressor
required to maintain near zero
temperaturesin the Iarge freezer
sectioncan produce highersound
levelsthan your old refrigerator.
●Normal fan air flow—one fmrblows
cold air through the refrigerator mzd
freezersections–another fan cools
the motor compressor.
●These NORMAL soundswill irlsobe
heard from time 10lime:
.Defrost timer switchclicksat defrost.
●Defrost waterdripping intodrain pan.
●TemperaturecontrolclicksON or OFF
.Refrigermrtboiling or gurgling.
.Cracking or poppingof cooling coils
causedby expansionmzdcontraction
during defrostand refrigeration
followingdefrost.
.With automaticicemttker,the sound
of cubesdropping into the bucket
and water running in pipesas
icemakerrefills.
Vibration or rattling
●If refrigeratorvibrates,more than
likely all four rollersare not resting
solidlyon the floor mrdfront roller
screwsneed adjustingor floor isweak
or uneven. Refer to INSTALLATION
elsewberein this book.
●If dishesvibrate on shelves,try moving
tfsem.SIightvibration is normal.
●Defrost water pun rattling, needsto
be positionedproperly.
Freshfoodorfreezertemperature
too warm
●Temperature control not setcold
enough. Refer to TEMPERATURE
CONTROLS elsewherein this book.
●Warm weather-frequent door open-
ingsto get ice or cold drinks.
●Door left open for longperiods.
●Package may be holding dmr open.
.Package bleckirrgair duct in freezer.
Fondsdryout
●Food not wrapped orseisledproperly.
Froston frozenfeed
●Freezer door may have been left ajar
or package holding door open.
●TOO frequent mrdtoo long freezer
dooropenings.
Slowicecubefreezing
●Freezer door mayhave been left ajar.
●Turn temperature of freezer section
colder. Set the temperature control
on the left to “D’”and the other
control to “8” for colder freezer
temperatures.
Moistureformson outsideof refrigerator
●Not unusualduring periodsof high
humidity.
●Move energy
saverswitch to
Lheright.
Moisturecollectsinside
●Too frequent mrdtoo long door openings. <
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●In humid weather air corries moisture
into refrigerator when doors are opened.
Wateron the ffoor
.Defrost water pan full, missing,or
not in position.
Refrigeratorbsrsodor
●Foodswith strongodorsshould be
tightlycovered.
●Check for spoiled food.
●Interior needscleiming.Refer to
CLEANING -fNSIDE elswhere
in thisbook.
.Defrost water pan needscleaning.
●Keep open box of baking soda in
refrigerator: replace monthly.
Ice cubeshaveodnr/tmte
●Old cubesneed to be discarded.
●Cube bucket needs [o be emptied
and washed.
●Unsealed packages in refrigerator
mrdlor freezer may be transmitting
odor/taste to ice cubes.
oYmtrrehigeratoriswiredfor @
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IfYou need to call aGE %?rvice technician, be sure to give the
accurateelecbicaldiagnoaia C::;kyn model number of your refrigerator. It may be found at the front
EI-%%41W in your home -Iakea only .Of your refrigerator at the bottom of the fresh fOOd section
about6minutes. Ro need to SSSWCE near the hinge (ace model sketch, front cover).
move or unpfugrefrigerator EVSR”WHIRE When aervice is required, be sure to specify genuine
to makediagnosis. General Electricrenewal parts.
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iComplaintHandling ,
We mainmin as[aff of Customer Relations ,Mmqers at major market mainlain twurkingrckaionship wi[h MACAP, (he Maior Appliance Con. E
Iocatiommuhomyou mayappeal k,rscrvice helpify,u are not satisfied sumer Action Pxnel. 20 North W.tcker Orivc. Ch,cago. Illinois 6MflfI. ~
with :heassislancereceib.edIhmughthe nonnat channetsspecified in (he so that you may contact them for help in rewdving acomplaint hut omy :
warramyc,n the back cowr under “HOWT. Ohfoin St+-t,ic~,.’.Atis!ing of after you have Iried 10 resolve the prohlcm through uur Customm z
locations a“d telephwe nurnhersis pnwided with the product. We Au RekaionsOlfic-es.
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DearConsumer:
Thisguide will helpyoutogetthe bestusefrom your new refrigerator.offering money,
hmeandenergysavingtips.Ifyou haveanyfurther questions. conlact the Consumer
Coordinator nearyou whose numbar IS avadablefrom your dealer or call or write us
Wewould like tohearfrom you
FULLONE-YEARWARRANTY–
GENERALELECTRICREFRIGERATOR
FromGenemfEfec(tic to You-This warmrrty is extended by General
E!ectric to theorigimdp urchmerand tomrysrrcceeding owmcr mxf ;Ipplies
to products purchased in the Uniied States, re[ained within the 48 con-
tiguous States. Ihe ,%te of Hmwtii. or the District of Columbia and
employed in ordinary home use.
Wfmt We Will Do—ff your General Electric Rcfrigerutor ftliis becmtse of
armmufacturingdefeet within one yewfrom the date of orixinal purchase.
we will repair the product without charge IO YOU. Pnrts imd service ktbor
are included. Service will be provided in the home in the 48 contiguous
States, in the Smte of Hmwrii, or in the District of Columbia.
HOWTO OfrtainService–Servicewillbe providedby our local Customer
Care& factmyservice organization or by one of our franchised Cuskxncr
Care servicers during normal business hours :dter you notify us of the
need for sewice. Service&m be armngcdby telephone,
Look up “Service” under General Electric Crrmpaay or “Geneml Elec(ric
Factory Service” in the White ptigcs of your telephone directory or
“General Electric Customer Care Wrvice”” in (he Yellow pogcs ur write
to the address given at right.
What Is Not Covered-This wwrmrty cloes not cover the failure of your
refrigemlorifit isdmmtged while in your powcssion, used for commercial
purposes. or if the foilure is caused by unreasonable use including use on
house wiringrrot in confonmmce with clcctricd codes, low power \,oltagc.
ond failure toprovide rcirsonablc and nccessm’y mainlemmcc, Irt no ewru
shallGcneml Electric be Iiablefo). cnn.vcrlllcnti(l[c[alrl(tges.This wmmnty
does not apply to [he State of Alaska, nor mthe \/irgirr Isktnds. Guam,
American Samoa orthe Cmrd Zoneorthc Crrmmmrwalth ofpucrto Rico.
Same Stntes do not allow the exclusion or Iimit:!tiun uf incidental or
consequential damages, so the above limitmion or exclusion may not
apply to YOU.This warranty gives you specific fegd rights and you nmy
alsu hmw o~her rigf]ts which wry from sta[e to st;w.
,Pub No 49-6252
CONSUMERS INSTI”FUTE
GENERALELECTRICCOMPANY
APPLIANCEPARKAP4 -206A
LOUISVILLE.KENTUCKY40225
ADDITIONAL FULL FOUR-YEARWARRANTY
ON THE SEALED
REFRIGERATINGSYSTEM
The sealed refrigerating s),stem icom-
pressor, condenser. ebmporator and
connecting tubing-see diag’mnl is
ccwcred in the abow full umramy. In
addition tu that warrantywc n.ill rcp:tir
this sealed system if it fails because of
ammrufxturing dc>ft>c[wi[hirr [hL-sec.-
oml through fif!h j,eor :Ifter orisyutf
fnrrchme.We will bear the cost of bo:h
ports ;md Mor.
All other provisions me the same m
tbosestated in the aho!,e fulf wmrxnt!..
LiMITED WARRANTY
Applicable to the State of
REFRIGERATINGSYSTEM
Alaska
In the SaiteofAkAu. freescrvice including p;lrtsi!ill he I>rtlt.itlcd[<)correct
manufacturing defects at our nearest scr~,ice shop locmimr or in lmur
home. but we do not ccner the IXW of trmrsportotimr nf the product m
[he shop ur for the tr.rwl co~l of atechnici:m to >,our home. }’ou are
responsible for those costs, AII other pro,,i~iom of this limited warrant>.
me the sttme mthose smmd in the abme warr:]ntiw.
Where to getfurther help
Ifjou wish further hcip or infurmatiun concerainz [his w:wranl!. c,mtacI:
hlmztrgcr.Customer Relntimzs, Geneml Electric Compmry, ,App[imwe
Pink, WCE.316, Louisville, Kcmt”cky 40?25.
Warrantor
General Electric Company, t\pplimcc Pmt., Lorriitille, ficrrtuchy .40225.
Abitl of safe, cmzcelled check or other pqmmrt record should he kept
to vetify the orgimrl purchmc dnte and to e$tnblish the !+arrtmty period.
Dw9 NO 41.30898PIJI
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IFOOD
feud,be sureto resetthe dial to its pre-
vioussettingwithin aday.
●ENERGY-SAVER SWITCH
Your refrigeratorisequipped$vithmtener-
gy saver switch located on the left side
oftherefrigeratorne~rlhe topofthe fresh
foodcomprmment (Fig. 7).
m
IFig.7 I
The energysaverswitchallowsYOUto turn
on heaters {o eliminate moisture which
mayformon theexteriorof [h&refriger-
ator underhot, humidconditions.This
switchshouldbeleftinthe“Normnl”posi-
tionto saveenergyexceptwhen mois[ure
doesform. Rememberto switchit bock to
normalwbenthewemherisnoIongerhumid.
ENERGY-SAVING TIPS
●●Keep energy saver switch on “Normal”
uafessmoistureformsonexteriorof cabinet.
●Don’!open doorsmore often thmrneces-
sary mrdclose themas soon as possible,
particularly
in hot, humid wemher.
●Store only foods requiring refrigeration
in your refrigerator.
●Wipe all moisturefrom boules and cur-
tonsbefore putting them imotherefriger-
ator,andkeepallfoodscoveredto reduce
moisturebuild-upinsiderefrigemtor.
●Don’twaste ice cubes by Ieuingmmry
meltwhile usingafew.
●If youturn control to coldestpositionfor
quickchillingorfreezing,don’tforgetto
turnitbackto normalsetting.
.Don’tovercrowdyourrefrigera!or—over-
crowdingcanrequireex[raelectricalenergy
tokeepeverythingcool.
●Beforeleavingthe house or retiring for
the night, check to be sure duurshaven’t
beenleftajarinadvertently.
.Don’t Iocate your refrigerator adjacent
toyourrange,aheatingventorwheresun-
●shinewill strike it if any other kitchen ar-
rangementis,possible.
;UGGESTEDSTORAGE
nMES–MEAT &POULTRYO
STORrIGEPEftlOD
(Tomauia,nilsQUahlY)
REFR16ERkTORFREEZER
35°10
40° F. 0° F.
PROOUCT DAYS MONTliS
FRESHMEliTS
toasts(Beef and Lamb) 3to581012
foask(Pork and Veal). 3105 4tO8
;Ieaks(Beef]. 3to 58(0 12
;hops(Lamb and Pork) 3105 3to 4
hound and StewMeals. 1102 2103
IarielyMeals 1to 23to 4
iousage(Pork) 1102 1to 2
PROCESSEOMEATS
lacon 7
‘frankfurters 7
iam (Whole) 7
iam (Hall) 3to 5
iam [Shces) 3
.uncheonMeats 3to 5
;ausage(Smoked) 7
;ausage(Dry and SemhOry) 14 to 21}
COOKEO MEATS
:ookedMealsand Meal
Olshes 1102
lravy and Meal Broth 1tc 2
FRESHPOULTRY
thickenand Turkey 1102
Duckand Goose Ito 2
hblets Ito2
COOKED POULTRY
Pteces(CoveredwdhBroth) 1102
Pieces(Not Covered). 1102
CookedPordby Olshes 1:0 2
FriedChicken. !102
1
!;
1to 2
1102
1to2
Freezing
not recoin
mended.
2to 3
2!0 3
12
6
3
6
SUGGESTEDFREEZER
STORAGETIMESO
(otherRaanformeat and poultry)
Mostfrui[sand vegembles. 8-12 momhs
Lean fisb 6-8 momhs
Fany fish,rolls und breads
!oups, slew. cmscrolcs 2-3 nmmhs
Cakes,pies,sandwiches,
Ieft-overs(cooked), 1nlonth
ice cream (original canon) maximum
NewTechniquesare constantlybeingdeveloped,Consult
lhe StaleCollegeor CounlyExlensIonServiceor your
local UIIIIIY Companyfor the latest in formatmn on
heezmg and storing foods,
“U S. Department of Agriculture—danuary t973
NO DEFROSTING
It is not necessaryto defrostthe freezer
or fresh food sections.Your refrigerator
is designedand equipped to defrost itself
automatically.
CLEANING
lnsEde-Clean botb refrigemlor zmdfreez-
er sectionsat least once ayear. ft is rec-
ommended Ihat [he refrigerator be un-
pluggedbeforeclemring.If thisis not prac-
ticul, wring excessmois[ure out of sponge
or clo[h when clerrningin the vicinity of
switches,lightscrrcomrols.
Use warm wmer ~nd baking soda solution
—about amblespoonof baking soda to a
quur[ of water.Rinsethoroughlywith water
und wipe dry. Follow thissome procedure
for cleaning door gaskets. vegetable mrd
rnem pmrsmrd all pltisticparts. Wirsh ice
tmys msdice storage bucket in lukewarm
wmer only.
Do no[ wash mry plastic p~r[s fronl your
refrigcmtm’in your automa[ic dishwmher.
Orrtsidc-The steel exterior is coated with
ohigh qmdity baked-on finish. However.
wi[hom proper c;tre, degmdirtion of ibis
~inisbcmroccur and permit rust spots to
[ormon the ou[sideof the cabinci.
To keep your refrigemtor new-looking and
provide protection fnr the exterior paint
finish.applyacom of appliance polishwrrx
when the rchigemtor isbrand new and re-
peat the application several [inles each
year’.proper care of [he point finish will
help nmintain tlle new look and provide
pmtec[irm ngainstrusling. If the exterior
shouldbcccrmesoiled,wipe off with aclems
cloth lightlydmnpened with appliance pol-
ish or mild household dc[ergent. Use a
cleun. soft cloth to dry and polish the
cleuaedsurfoce.
Behind Refrigerator–Whenmoving re-
frigemtor mvay from LbeWWII:dways pull
cnbinetstmightout and return to position
by pushirrgstmighl in. Moving your refrig-
emtor in eside direc(iorl may result in
damageto your floor cowxing or refriger-
mor.
DefrostWaterPmr–P;in locmerJbehind
grilleshouldbc clewredtI Ieus[once uyear.
Condenser–
For nlos! efficient
operation, renlOve
(he grille (See Figs.
3&5) and either
sweepmvoyor vac-
uunl up dust [hat’s
readily accessible.
This ensy cleaning
operation should he
done mIewt once
ayeur.
AUTOMATICICEMAKER
(optional)
If your refrigem[or did not conle rdready
equippedwith an mrtornaticicemaker, you
muy add one ut on}, time. Contact your
hrcalGE dealer: specify GE-Kit 1.
If you huvean automatic icemaker, be sure
to shut off water supply to icemaker when
going away for an extended period of [ime
(i.e., vacation, long weekend, etc.). AlSO
be sureto turn off the icemaker i[self.
ICE ‘N EASY
TO release cubes, in~’ert traY. inser[ One
end in slot mrear of ice storuge bin and
pressat fron[ right side(Fig. 8).
Inverted tray may ;dso be held over bin,
mrdendstwisted to release cubes (Fig. 9).
On models wi[hout ice stomge bin. twist
traysas il[ustrmed(Fig. 91 mrele;isecubes.
For only one or (WOcubes, Ie:we [my right-
sicieup. twist ends sligh[ly ;md remove Ihe
number of cubes desired.
W;vJI trnys tmd s[omge bin in lukewwrm
wmer only. Don’t place irl nutorrm[icdish-
wmher.
TIPS ON FREEZING FOODS
There are three essen~inlrequirements for
efficient home freezing. First. of course. is
inilial quality. Only top-quality foods
should be frozen. Freezing re[ains quality
and flavor: it cunnot improve quality. Sec-
ond is speed. The quicker fruits and veg-
etrrblesme frozen after picking. the better
the frozen product willbe. You’ll sme tinle,
too, becauselesscirlling:mdsor(ingwill be
necessary.The [hird requirement is proper
packaging. Use food wraps designed espe-
cially for freezing; they’re readily :Ivailable
in awide selection at your favorite s(ore.
TO FREEZE MEAT,FISH ,POULTRY
Wrap well in freezer-weight foil (or other
heavy-duty wrapping nlaterial), forming it
carefully to the shapeof the contents. This
expelsair. Fold und crimp endsof the pack-
age to provide agood, lasting setd. Don’t
refreeze meat that IIUS completely thawed:
meat, whether raw orcooked, cmrbe frozen
successfullyonly once.
Limitfreezingof fresh(unfrozen)meatso
seafoods to Mpounds rrtatime.
ICE CREAM STORAGE
Fine-quality ice cream, with high crear
content, will normully require slightly 10V
er tempemtures thmt more ‘“airy<”Arewf)
packed brands with low cream content. 1
will be necessary to experiment to dete]
mine the exnct temperature control settin
to keep your fovorite ice cream tit the rigt
serving temperature. AIso. Ille re:lrOf th
freezer isslightly colder than the front.
ADJUSTABLETEMPERED
GLASS SHELVES
Your refrigem[or hasfour hdf-wid[h adjusl
ubie shelves which allow you [o \,:my [h,
amount uf spnce be[ween shelves tmd prc
\,ide gmler s[or:lge flexibility.
To mfjust:remove shelf by [ilting up a
frcm~,dlen lif[ing up and out of slots :r
rem (Fig. 10).
TrIrcpkrcw:selectdesiredshelfheight.}Vit
shelf front raiswi slighlly, eng;lgc tnp Iu
on rear shelf wi[h proper notches. The
lcmer front until shelf locks in[o posi[io
(Fig. 11). E
:;’;:’~ :.-
Lower to lock II
]nto place
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DETACHABLEMEAT PAN&
MEATS ‘N SNACKS PAN
Both (he mem pan and the nleats ‘n snacl
pan mrd the shelves [o which they atmc
can be relocated a( any level. These slid,
out pens cmr be removed and mken to !t
sink or food prepitra[ion area.
Unfrozen Meats, Fish and Poultry
Meres,fishand poultry purchased from the
store wry in quality and age; cOnsequentM.
safe storage time in your refrigerator will
vary. Always remove store wrapping from
meats, fishund poultry. Rewmp in foil. film
or wax paper and refrigerate immediately.
Cheese
Cheese should be well wrapped with wax
paper. uluminurn foil or placed in aplastic
bag. Curefully wrap [o expel air and pre-
vent mold. Packaged cheese can be stored
in its own wrapping.
Vegetables
Vegetable drawers h:]ve been speciully de-
signed to preserve m~[ural moisture and
freshness. As afurlher aid to freshrress, it
is sugges[cd tbnt pre-packi!ged vegetables
he SILWd ill their Origind wr~lpping. See
/)11]?0).[11!1(Illlmwliltioll (II1<JII:Ihe ‘~llJi.sJ;J
Frmh P(J))for addiliorrtrl \,egetullle storage
l.eco[lllllcn[l:ltiorls.
If you shutoff [he housepower for extended
~uc;iiions. remove food onclclenn interior
with b:lking smki solution using orle Mble-
spoon of baking SCXIL1per each quw’t of
w:i[er. Wipe dry. To pre\,ent forma{ ion of
odor, place open hrn of soda in rcfrigemtor
and le~wedoors open.
If you le;llc for shorlcr alwences, remo~w
perish:lhle food~ and Ieate con~rol dials at
normnl se[ting. If, howc\er, ro[>m temper-
ature is cxptc[ed IU gu below 600 F., turn
con[rol diols [u OFF. rcmo~,e food, clean
interior. le:l\e doors open and rmnoj eplug
from w[tll receptacle.
If you Iltlic an icem:tker, MO!C iccmaker
manuul swi[ch to OFF pusi(ion and be sure
to shu[ off water supply to icenlaker. Icc-
maker manu:d ON-OFF swi[ch is loc;,[ed
nem’ front of icemaker.
Disconnect powrx cord from w,tdIrecepta.
cle. Remove all foods und cleml interior.
Such loose itenls as grille, shelves, storage
pans. ice msys,ice stomgc bucket. co!,ers
and remov;dlle parts should 1X protected
or secured with tape. This prc\eilts their
conling loose and cnusing damage. Your
refrigerator ison wheels: he sure it is prop-
erly secured in movin~ \,;In [Oprcvcn[ r(,ll.
ing MICIdml)agc, H:!ndle w,ithcare: ehteri~lr
should be pro~ccwd u,ith blonhct cowring.
EM@ No 464890PoI
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