GE TBF21RW User manual

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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#
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IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
1. FOR PERSONAL SAFETY, THIS APPLIANCE
MUST BE PROPEHLYGROUNDED.
The powercordof thisapplianceis equipped with
athree-prong (grounding) plug which mates
with astandard three-prong (grounding) wall re-
ceptacle (Fig. 1) to
minimize the pos$ibil- PREFERREDMETHOD
ity of electric shock
hazardfromthis appli- QJ&J
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ance, Have the wall -‘s
receptacle(%eckedbY
aqualified electrician d,\
to make sure the re- INSUREPROPER
Fig.1GROWOEXISTS
cxmtade is properly 8EFOREUSE
grounded.
here astandard two-prong wall receptacle is en-
countered,itisthe personal-responsibilityand obli-
gation of the customerto have it replaced with a
properlygroundedthree-prongwallreceptacle.
DO AfO~ IJIVDIYIANY CM?WMSTAIVCES,CUT OR
REMOVE THE THIRD [GROUND] PRONG FROM
WE POWER CORD,
!JfM$GfZOF ADAPTER PLUG
BQcaufwof potential safety hazards under certain
conditions, we strongly recommend agairM the use
of an adapter plug. I-k3wmmr, if you still elect to use
an adapter, wherfi local codas gmrmit, aTEMPORARY
may be mxk to aproperlygrounded
kwwcmg wail r’ec~ptacle by tile LJSe of aUL listed
checkedbyaqualifiedelectricianto makesurethe
receptacleisproperlygrounded.
Whendisconnectingthe powercordfromthe adap-
ter, alwayshold the adapter with one hand. If this
is not done, the adapter ground terminal is very
likelyto breakwith repeated use. Shouldthis hap-
pen, DO NOT USE the appliance until aproper
groundhasagain been established.
2. THE REFRIGERATOR SHOULD ALWAYS BE
PLUGGED INTO ITS OWN INDIVIDUAL ELECTRI-
CALOUTLET (115 volt,60 hertz,singlephase AC).
Thisis recommendedfor best performanceand to
prevent overloading house wiring circuits, which
could cause apossiblefire hazard from overheat-
ingwires.
USE OF EXTENSION CORDS–Because of poten-
tial safety hazards under certain conditions, we
stronglyrecommendagainstthe use of an exten-
sion cord. However, if you still elect to use an
extensioncord,it isabsolutelynecessarythat it be
aUL listed3-wire groundingtype applianceexten-
sioncordand that the currentcarryingratingof the
cordinamperesbe 15 amperesminimum.Such ex-
tensioncordsareobtainablethroughyourlocalservice
organization.
3+Repair or replace immediately all electric ser-
vice cords that have become frayed or otherwise
damaged. Do not use acord that showscracks or
abrasiondamage along its length or at either the
plug or connector end.
4. Never unplugyour refrigeratorby pullingon the
puwercord.Alwaysgriptheplugfirmlyandpullstraight
outfromthe receptacle,
!$.When moving your refrigerator away from the
wall, be careful not to roll over or damage the
power cord.
6.Afttxyour refrigerator is in operation, do not
touch the cold surfaces, particularly when hands
are damp or wet. Skin may adhere to these ex-
tremely cold surfaces.
‘7.Do not operate your refrigeratorin the presence
of @xplosiv@fumes.

FORYOURUF~~~(...~~1..~l“10.Don’trefreezefrozenfoodswhichhavethawed
$. Unplugyourrefrigerator: ‘completelyunlessyou cook them after they have
A. Before mak,inqany repairs–(lW3TE: We strongly thawe&Th@United f3tates Department of Agricul-
ture in Home and Garden Buiietin No. 69 says,, ”...
recommend that any servicing be performed by a
qualified individual.) if ‘foods have thawed only partially and there are
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B. Before cleaning. still ice crystals in the package, they may safely be
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,.- ...13efrozen food should be used as soon
c. Before replacirlq aburned-out light bulb. (A ‘‘:~~f~~~~~ble,
burned-out light bulb may break when being r@-~‘,ti
placed.The refrigerator should be un,plu’gged in If, foods have slpwly thawed and have warmed
order to avoid contact with a,live wire filament”) “‘ gradually over a-period of s6v~fal days tq atem-
hJote:Turningcontrolto OFF position does not :~‘-.
perature. of 40°F., thpy are not likely to befit for
refreezing, ,kJnder these conditions, meats,, poultry,
remove power to the light circuit. ~-. :,-
9. if your old refrigeratoris stillaround the howe. most vegetables and some prepared foodS may’.be-
butnotinuse,besuretoremovethedoors.This will ~come unsafeto eat;‘mostfruit~”%ndfruit i?!o’du~ts
soondevelop an un.de?irab!?”!@@~”, ~”” ~;:.L
reducethe possibility of danger to children. -‘- ~. ..
Note mdfollowallpwc~~i~i~~lscontai)le~iII~hisUW &CW*~’@J?-~‘~~•~““””‘
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To replace grille, set tabs on hooks at both
ends and push top toward refrigerator until
~rilk snaps into place. (SeeFig.5).
TEMPERATURECONTROLS
For coldest Fresh Food compartment, set
the Freezer control at “B” and the Fresh
Food control at “8” or “9:’
For colder Freezer, set the Freezer COn-
trol at “D””and the Fresh Food control
at “7” or “8:’
ForwarmerFreshFoodcompartment,leave
the Freezer control at “C” and set the Fresh
Food control at “4? “3;’“2Vor “~:’
After adjusting the temperature controls,
allow 24hours for temperatures to stabilize.
Note: Turning the numbered control (o
“OFF” turns off refrigeration in both the
Fresh Food andFreezer compartments.
TEMPERATUREGUIDE
If you turn your household thermostat
down to 60° each evening, you may find
it desirable to turn your f}”eezet- control
to colder setting by one letter, such as
from “C” to “D” and leave it at this set-
ting during the entire period that you m-e
setting the house h01d thermostat 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”
(0 “4!’
If ii container of milk is too warm or too
ccdd (o your [aste after kJeirI~ on the top
shelf in the Fresh Food compartment for
ochy, adjust the Cold Control Dials ac-
cordingly.
If agallon of ice cream remains firm to the
much :Ifter being in d~e Freezer for achy,
the Cold Control Dials are at the proper
setting. If the ice cream’s firmness is not to
your liking, adjust the dials accordingly.
Check aday after resetting either dial to
make sure new se[t ing is providing the temp
pcwture you desire.
If you ildVilllC~ the Freezer compartment
COMControl Dial to “1?’ to freeze aquick
supply of ice cubes or alarge amount of

food, be sure to reset [he dial to its p;
vious setting within aday.
ENERGY-SAVER SWITCH
Your refrigerator is equipped with an tme
gy saver switch located on the left side f
the refrigerator near the top of the fres
food compartment (Fig,7),
ENERGY SAVER
Fig.7
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The energy saver switch allows you to turr
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on heaters to cdiminate moisture which
may form on the exterior of the refriger-
ator under hot, humid conditions. This
switch should be left in the “Normal” posi-
tion to save energy except when moisture
does form. Remember to switch it back to
normal when the weather is no longer humid,
ENERGY-SAVING TIPS
@.Keep energy saver switch on “Normal”
unless moisture forms on exterior of cabinet.
@Don’t open doors more often than neces-
sary and close them as soon as possible,
particularly in hot, humid weather.
oStore only foods requiring refrigeration
in your refrigerator.
●Wipe all moisture from bottles and car-
tons before putting them into the refriger-
ator, and keep all foods covered to reduce
moisture build-up inside refrigerator.
@Don’t waste ice cubes by letting many
melt while using afew.
*If you turn control to coldest position for
quick chilling or freezing, don’t forget to
turn it back to normal setting.
~Don’t overcrowd your refrigerator— over-
crowding can require extra electrical energy
to keep everything cool.
*Before leaving the house or retiring for
the night, check to be sure doors haven’t
been left :ijar inadvertently.
aDon’t locate your refrigerator adjacent
[o your range, aheating vent or where sun-
hine will strike it if any other kitchen ar-
rangement is possible.
SUGGESTEDSTORAGE
TIMES--MEAT &POULTRY’
STORAGEPfRIOi)
(To mamtainItsqualily)
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PRODUCT DAYS MOfiTHS
FRESH MEATS
Roasts(Bedandlamb), ., 3to 5 8 to 12
Roasts(Pork and Veal). , . . 3to 5 4 tO8
Steaks(Beef),,. ......., 3to 5 8 to 12
Chops (Lamb and Pork). , . 3to 5 3 to 4
Ground and Stew Meats. . . 1to 22to 3
Variety Meats~•J‚8J»•. . . . . . . . . . 1to 2 3 to 4
Sausage(Pork). ., ... , ., 1!0 2 1 to 2
PROCESSEDMEATS
Bacon ................ 71
Frankfurters. ..~,......, 7Y2
Ham (Whole). ......... 7 1 to 2
Ham (Half). . . . .. . . . . . . . 3to 51to 2
Ham (Slices). . . . . . . 3 1 to 2
Luncheon Meats. . . . . . . . . 3to 5
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Freezing
Sausage(Smoked). . . . . . . 7not recoin
Sausage(Dry and Semi-Dry) 14 to 21 mended.
COOKEDMEATS
Cooked Meats and Meat
Dishes. ............. 1to 2 2 to 3
Gravy and Meat Broth . . 1to 2 2 to 3
FRESHPOULTRY
Chicken and Turkey. .1to 212
Duck and Goose. . . . . 1to 26
Giblets. ..... ......... 1to 2 3
COOKEDPOULTRY
Pieces (Covered with Broth) 1to 26
Pieces(Not Covered). 1to 2
Cooked Poultry Dishes. 1to 2A
Fried Chicken ........... 1to 24
SLKM3HYTEDFREEZER
STORAGETIMES”
(other than for meat and poultry)
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), 1month
ice cream (oriQinal carton) maximum
Newtechniques are constantly being developed. Consult
the State Collegeor County Extension Service or your
local Utility Company for the latest information on
freezing and storing foods.
‘} U.S. Department of Agriculture–January 1973
NO
It is not necessary to defrost the freezer
or fresh food sections. Your refrigerator
is designed and equipped to defrost itself
automatically,
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Cl~iit~bc}th refrigeratoriirtdfreezersectims
at least once:1 year, his remmmended [M!
Ihc refrigerator kunpIuggcd hekm ck.mrt=
ing. If (his is not practical, wring exceM
moiwre out ofspongc or clothwhenclean.
ing hi the vicinityof switches, lights or
controls,
Use warm wuter and buking mda solution
-about atabkxpoonof bakingSCXM[o ii
quartorwater,Rinsethoroughlywithwater
andwipedry, Followthis same prmxdurc
for cleaning door gaskets, vegetable and
meat pitnsand tillpltisticparts, Wash ice
trays and ice storage bucket in Iukcwarm
water only,
Do not wash any plastic parts from your
refrigeratorin yourautomatic disliwasher,
Crisperand Meat Pans
Toremove crisper and meat pans when re-
frigerator is located in aright-hand corner
andfresh food compartment door cannot
open fully:
1. Remove food from crisper and crisper
covers.
2. Grip crisper and crisper cover farthest
from door simultaneously with both
hands, and pull stright out (Fig. 8).
3. Remove crispercover shelf support post
(Fig. 9).
4. Pull remaining crisper and crisper cover
forward to disengage from pins on rear
wall ofcabinet, move crisper and crisper
cover sideways until clear of door, and
pull them out (Fig. 10).
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To replace vegettifk crispers: rewrsc pro
ccciure, making sure crisper covers cngagt
support pins at rear and rest on supporl
post at front of refrigerator.
Porta-Biw5
Ihe Porta-Bins on the door may be re
moved for cleaning or relocating by lii’tinf
straight up until mounting hooks disengage
outside
The steel exterior is coated with ahigh
quaiity baked-on finish, However, without
proper care, degradation of this finish can
occur and permit rust spots to form on the
outside of the cabinet.
It is recommended that acoat of wax or
liquid polish be applied when the refrig-
erator is. new and repeated several t;mes
each year. The wax or polish, which should
be suitable for use on appliances, will close
the microscopic pores in the paint and
seal out contaminants which can cause
rust.
Between waxings, clean the exterior finish
with aclean, soft cloth dampened with a
mild household detergent. Rinse with a
clean, lightly dampened cloth and dry thor-
oughly.
Behind Refrigerator–When moving re-
frigerator away from the wall always pull
cabinet straight out and return to position
by pushing straight in. Moving your refrig-
erator in aside direction may result in
damage to your floor covering or refriger-
ator.
Defrost Water Pan–Pan located behind
grille should be cleaned atleast once ayear.
Condenser –
For most efficient
oper~ition, remove
the grille (See Figs.
3&5) and ei[her
sweep away or vac-
UU1ll Up dust [hut’s
readily accessible.
This easy cleaning
operation should be
~ione al ieast cmce
ayear. Condenser
Your refri:erulor is equipped wilil an au[o-
matic icemaker and acus[om dispenser
thut dispei~ses ice cubes and crushed ice
[i]rough [he [rcezer door.
Automatic Icemaker (1) fills ice storagecontainer
(2). Pressure on ice cradle (3) activates motor-
powered auger (4), feeds cubes from container in-
to glass through chuie {5). When leveris moved
to crushed ice (6), baffle in housing channels
cubes through crusher (7) and crushed ice falls
into glass through chute (5). Spills are caught in a
recessed area (8) heated to speed evaporation.
Wateris supplied automatically by solenoid valve.
Aconnection to household cold water system is
Wthat’s needed.
your refrigerator is operated before wu
rconnection is made, keep the red ON
FF lever on the icemaker in the OFI
sition.
hen refrigerator has been connected tc
~mewater supply, remove the ice cubt
>rage container and lower the red ON
?F lever to the ON position (Fig. 11).
Iremove ice cube storage containe~
~ss upward on tab under gray edge o
ntainer (Fig, 12),
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To r~plw~ice s[cwagecontainer, pu[ i! On
shelf piatc and push i! back UII(ii dw tah
latches, If conttliner does not NOall [he wny
back, remove ii, rotute ti]e drive mechanism
1/4turn (Fig. 14),then push container back
again until tab latches,
Ice cube molds will automatically fill with
water after temperature reaches freezing
level. First cubes normally freeze after sev-
eral hours. Set selector switch on front of
freezer door to CUBES or CRUSHED
2E. To dispense ice, grip glassware firnl-
rnear rim: Place below dispenser, press
mtly but firmly against the rubber-cush-
med cradle (Fig, 15).
;ontainer must be below chute in order for
iispenser to function, To stop dispensing.
elease pressure from cradle. withdrawing
lowly to catch last bits of ice.
Ytce your icemaker is in operation, throw
iwaythe first two batches of ice eubes-
his will flush away any impurities in the
vater line. Then allow several hours foi-
wfficient ice to accumulate. Do the same
hing after vacations or extended periods
\,hen ice isn’t used.
:ALJTION’: Under werrtain rare circmm-
;tanceSqi’CeS?JheSmay’be diS~OIQred~tlSll31-
-yappem’ing with abile. The
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is local waters of Certsin ChRriaeteYis$ies,
Iousebold and the Xctmlulation
If copper salts in an ‘b?m+ciive~;ster Swppiy
.ine which feeds the. icemldw. Conti!lkied

consumption of such discolored ice cubes
may be injuriousto heahh. Msuch discol.
oration is observed, discard the ice cubes
and contact your General Electric Dealer
or Authorized General Electric Service
Agent.
When set for crushed ice, cubes will be
channeled through ice crushing mechan-
ism before being dispensed. When chang-
‘ing from cubes to crushed ice, expect a
slight delay before new operation begins.
When changing from crushed ice to cubes,
the next glassful may receive abit of
crushed ice. (This may also happen if ir-
regular sized cubes or ice chips are in stor-
age container. )
When dispensing crushed ice, some slight
dripping may follow. Normal spills will be
evaporated in hea’ted, recessed area below
spill shelf grille. Excessive spills should be
mopped dry immediately (Fig. 16).Discard
ice in kitchen sink; the spill shelf grille is
not adrain. Both shelf and grille should be
cleaned regularly.
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If ice is used infrequently, “old” cubes will
become cloudy and taste stale. Empty ice
s[oragc container periodically and wash in
Iukcwarrn water. When alarge supply of
ice will be needed, make an extra supply
ilhcad of time. Emp[y con tainer, put cubes
inpla.s tic bags or other con [ainers and
st(~rc in freezer proper while ice storage
COIIminer refills.
Infrcqucn[ usage of icc can also cause ice
cIumps Ioform in[he SIoragc con Miner
resulting in [emporary malfunction of the
dispenser mech:tnism. If ice clumps form in
[he storage container, remo~rc conttiiner
irm frmxer, rwtc auger one full turn and
discarc! clun]p. Rep]acc con(ainer before
rem:lining cubes mel[ and fuse together.
INote: Never put fingers or other objects
into crusher discharge opening. Do not t~
10unphrgchute hy putting fingers or o$kr
objecls into chute ofwning while door is
L’lwk!d.
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ILLl’ri~:t’r;lI()1’.
If this is your first icemaker, you’ll hear
occasional sounds that may be unfamiliar.
They’re normal icemaking sounds and are
not cause for concern.
Ill% ON FREEZ[NG FOODS
There are three essential requirements for
efficient home freezing.
First, of course, is initial quality. Only top-
quality foods should be frozen. Freezing re-
tains quality and flavor; it cannot improve
quality.
Second is speed. The quicker fruits and
~’egetablesare frozen after picking, the bet-
ter the frozen product will be. You’ll save
time, too, because less culling and sorting
will be necessaq.
The third requirement is proper packaging.
Use food wraps designed especially for
freezing; they’re readily available in awide
selection at your favorite store.
TO FREEZEMEAT,
FISHAND 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 pack-
age to provide agood, lasting seal. Don’t
refreeze meat that has completely thawed;
meat, whether raw or cooked, can be frozen
successfully only once.
Limit freezing of fresh (unfrozen) meats or
seafoods to 21poundsat atime.
ICE CREAM STORAGE
Fine-quality ice cream, with high cream
content, will normally require slightly 1ow-
cr temperatures than more “airy” already-
packtxi brands with low cream content. It
will be necessary to experiment to deter-
mine [he exact setting to keep your l’avor-
itc ice cream at the right serving tempera-
ture. Also. the rear of the freezer is slightly
colder than the front.
{our rcfri:cra[or has five half-width adjust-
blc she[l’es which aliow you to VaJ-y the
ill[)[lllt Of space between shelves and pro-
idc! ~re:llcr storage flexibility.
TOadjust: remove shelf by tilting up at
front, then lifting up and out of slots at
rear (Fig. 17).
Toreplace: selectdesired shelf height, With
shelf front raised slightly, engage top lub
on rear shelf with proper notches. Then
lower front until shelf locks into position
(Fig, 18).
Engage
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top Iu$y---’+ .-
Lower to lock 1
into place
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1Fig. 18
13ET’ACHABLEMEATPAN
Meat pan and shelf to which it attaches can
be relocated at any level. Slide-out pan can
be removed and taken to sink or food prep-
aration area.
FOODSTORAGE
unfrozenNk!ats,Fish and
IPoldtry
Meats, fish and poultry purchased from the
;tore vary in quality and age; consequently,
safestorage time in your refrigerator will
vary. Always remove store wrapping from
meats, fish and poultry. Rewrap in foil, film
or wax paper and refrigerate immediately.
Cheese
Cheese should be well wrapped with wax
paper, aluminum foil or placed in aplastic
bag. Carefully wrap to expel air and pre-
vent mold. Packaged cheese can be stored
in its own wrapping.
Vegetable drawers have been specially de-
signed to preserve natural moisture and
freshness. Crispness can be maintained by
covering vegetables with amoist towel. As
afurther aid to freshness, it is suggested
that pre--packaged vegetables be stored in
their original wrapping.

Ifyou shutoff the house power for extended
vacations, remove food and clean interior
with baking soda solution using one table-
spoon of baking soda per each quart of
water. Wipe dry. To prevent formation of
odor, place open box of soda in refrigerator
and leave doors open.
If you leave for shorter absences, remove
perishable foods and leave control dial at
normal setting. if, however, room tempera-
ture is expected to go below 60°F~, turn
control dial to OFF, remove food, defrost,
clean interior, leave door open and remove
plug from wall receptacle.
Move red ON-OFF lever down to OFF
position and shut off water supply to ice-
maker. Icemaker manual ON-OFF switch
is located near front of icemaker.
Disconnect power cord from wall recepta-
cle. Remove all foods and clean interior,
Such loose items as grille, shelves, storage
pans, ice storage bucket, covers and remov-
able parts should be protected or secured
with tape. This prevents their coming loose
and causing damage.
Your refrigerator is on wheels, so be sure it
is properly secured in moving van to pre-
vent rolling and damage.
Handle with care; exterior should be pro-
tected with blanket covering.
Complaint Handling
wmaintain aStiitfof Customer Rela-
tionsManagers at major market locations
to whom you may oppeal for service help
ifyoume notsotisfied with the assistance
received through the normai channels
specified in the Wiirriinty on the back
cover under “H(JwTc)Ohtain .!krvice.”A
listingof locations i.tndwlcphone numbers
is providt:d with the product. We also
maintain uworking rcltitionship with
MACAP, [he Major Applitincc Consumer
Action Panel, 20 North Wackcr Drive,
Chicago, Illinois 60606, so thut you mtiy
contact them for help in resolving accml-
plaint but only after you have tried (o
resolve the problem through our Cus-
tomer RelationsOffices.
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YOUR OWN SELF-SERVICEICHECKIBEFORECALLINGFORGE SERVICE
Automatic icemaker does not work
@Red ON-OFFlever in OFF position
@Water SUpplyturned off or not
connected
@Freezer compartment too warm
@cubes too small—shut-off valve
connecting refrigerator to home
water line may be c~ogged.
Cube dispenser does not work
@No ice cubes: icemaker turned off or
water supply turned off
63No ice cubes: remove storage con-
tainer—if cubes are frozen to
wire arm, remove cubes
@Irregular ice clumps in storage
container, remove container, rotate
auger, discard clumps per instructions
Slow ice cube freezing
eFreezer door may have been left ajar,
eTurn temperature of freezer section
colder. Set [he temperature control
on (he left to “D” and the other
control to “8” for colder freezer
temperatures.
Ice cubes hwe odor/taste
@Old cubes need to be discarded.
@Cube bucket needs to be emptied
and washed.
eUnsealed packages in refrigerator
and/or freezer may be transmitting
odor/taste to ice cubes.
Refrigerator does unotrun
QMay be in defrost cycle when motor
does not run for 30 minutes.
Temperature control in OFF position.
If interior light is not on, refrig-
erator may not be plugged in at wall
receptacle.
If plug is secure and the refrigerator
stiil f{ils to operate, plug alamp or
asmall appliance into the same outlet
to determine if there is atripped
circuit breaker or burned out fuse.
Motor runsfor long periods
Modern refrigerators with more stor-
age space and alarger freezer scc[ion
require more running time.
Normal when refrigerator is first
delivered to your home– usually
requires 24 hours to completely
cool down.
Large amounts of food placed in
refrigerator to be cooled or frozen.
Hot weather– frequent door openings
to get ice or cold drinks.
Door left open.
Temperature controls set too cold.
Refer to instructions for use of
TEMPERATURE CONTROLS else-
where in this book.
Grille and condenser need cleaning.
Refer to CONDENSER elsewhere in
this book.
Check ENERGY-SAVING TIPS else-
where in this book.
Hot air from bottom of refrigerator
eNormal air flow cooling motor.
In the refrigeration process, it
is normal that heat be expelled in
area under refrigerate}: Some syn-
thetic floor coverings which are
relatively new on the market will
discolor at”these normal and safe
operating temperatures. Your floor
covering supplier should be consulted
if you object to this discoloration.
Motor starts &stops frequently
@Temperature control starts and stops
motor to maintain even temperatures.
Operatingsounds
The high speed motor compressor
required to maintain near zero
temperatures in the large freezer
section can produce higher sound
levels than your old refrigerator.
Normal fan air flow– one fart blows
cold air through the refrigerator and
freezer sections-another fan cools
the motor compressor.
These NORMAL. sounds will also be
heard from time to time:
Defrost timer switch clicks at defrost.
Defrost water dripping into drain pan.
Temperature control clicks ON or OFF.
Refrigerant boiling or gurgling.
Cracking or popping of cooling coi!s
caused by expansion and contraction
during defrost and refrigeration
following defrost. o
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With automatic icemaker, the sound
of cubes dropping into the bucket
and water running in pipes as
icemaker refills.

SELF-SERVICECHECKL?ST@3NTiNUE13
Vibrationor rattling
@If refrigerator vibrates, more than
likely all four rollers are not resting
solidly on the floor and front roller
screws need adjusting or floor is weak
or uneven. Refer to INSTALLATION
eJsewhere in this book.
If dishes vibrate on shelves, try moving
them. Slight vibration is normal.
Defrost water pan rattling, needs to
be positioned properly.
Fresh food or freezer temperature
too warm
sTemperaturecontrol not set cold
enough. Refer to TEMPERATURE
CONTROLS elsewhere in this book.
eWarm weather— frequent door open-
ings to get ice or cold drinks.
oDoor left open for long periods,
ePackage may be holding door open.
@Package blocking air duct in freezer.
Foods dryout
oFood not wrapped or sealed properly.
Froston frozen food
eFreezer door mayhave been left ajar
or package holding door open.
oTOO frequent and too long freezer
door openings.
Moistureforms on outside of refrigerator
‘@ Not unusual during periods of high
humidity.
@Move energy
saver switch to
the right.
Moisturecoliects inside
eToo frequent and too long door openings.
@In htimid weti{herair carries moisture
into refrigerator when doors arc opened.
Wateron the fioor
eDefrost wa[er pun full, missing, or
not in position,
Refrigeratorhas odor
Foods with strong odors should be
tightly covered,
Check for spoiled food,
Interior needs cleaning. Refer to
CLEANING -INSIDE elswherc
in this book,
Defrost water pan needs cleaning,
Keep open box of baking soda in
refri~er~tor; replace monthly.
RAPIDELECTRICALDIAGNOSIS
Your refrigerator is wired for accurate electrical diagnosis in your home–takes only
about 6minutes to check its entire electrical system, No need to unplug, move or
unload the refrigerator to make diagnosis.
IFYou NEED7-0 CALLAGE
Be sure to give the model number of your refrigerator. It may be found at the front.
of your refrigerator at the bottom of the fresh food section near the hinge (see model
sketch, front cover). When service is required, be sure to specify genuine Genera!
Electric renewal parts.

DearConsumer:
This guide willhelp you to get the best use from your new refrigerator, offering money,
time and energy saving tips, Ifyou haveany further questions, contact the Consumer
Coordinator nearyou whose number isavailablefrom your dealer or call or write us.
Wewould liketo hear fro’myou,
CONSUMERS INSTITUTE
GENERAL ELECTRICCOMPANY
APPLIANCE PARKAP4 -206A
LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY 40225
Flu ONE-YEARvvARRANTY-
GENH?AL ELECTRICREFF?K3ERA’TCIR
From General Electric to You-This warranty is extended by General
Electrictotheoriginalpurchaserand to any succeeding owner and applies
to products purchased in the United States, retained within the 48 con-
tiguous States, the State of Hawaii, or the District of Columbia and
employed in ordinary home use.
What We Will Do–If your General Electric Refrigerator fails because of
amanufacturing defect within one year from the date of o~iginalpurchase,
we will repair the product without charge to you. Parts and service labor
are included. Service will be provided in the home in the 48 contiguous
States, in the State of Hawaii, or in the District of Columbia.
How To Obtain Service–Servicewillbeprovidedby our local Customer
Care(E’factory service organization or by one of our franchised Customer
Care servicers during normal business hours after you notify us of the
need for service. Service can be arranged by telephone. Look up “General
Electric Customer Care Service” in the yellow pages or write to the ad-
dress given below.
What 1s Not Covered-This warranty does not cover the failure of your
refrigerator if it isdamaged while in your possession, used for commercial
purposes, or if the failure is caused by unreasonable use incIuding use on
house wiring not in conformance with electrical codes, low power voltage,
and failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance. Irrno event
shall General Electric he liablefor consequentia[damages. This warranty
does not apply to the State of Alaska, nor to the Virgin Islands, Guam,
American Samoa or the Canal Zone or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
Seine States do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so that the preceding limitations or exclusion
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and
you may also have othel” rights which vary from state to state,
FULLFOUR-YEAR
ONITHESEALEDSYSTEM
The sealed refrigerating system (com-
pressor, condenser, evaporator and II COO!LING
connecting tubing —see diagram) is II
--LCOILS
covered in the above full warranty. In co~/;M~NG
addition to that warranty we will repair Compressor
this sealed svstem if it fails because of
.
amanufacturing defect within the sec-
ond through fifth year after original
purchase. Wewill bear the cost of both
parts and labor.
All other provisions are the same as
those stated in the above full warranty. REFR!G;RATIMGSYSTEM
tothestateofAlaska
Inthe State of Alaska, free service including parts willbe provided to correct
manufacturing defects al our nearest service shop locution or in your
home, but we do not cover the cost of transportation of the product to
the shop or for the travel cost of atechnician to your home. You are
responsible for those costs. All other provisions of this limited warranty
are the same as those stated in the above warranties.
‘Gerle’ri3!Ek!ctrk Company,Appliance Park, Louisville,E@.40225
Ii you wish furtherhelp or mmrningthiswarranty,contact:
Manager-Custcmer Relations, Gmerd ElectricCompany
Appliance Park, WCE -Room ~16 aLouisvi]k+ Kentldy 40~~5
Pub. NO. 49-6245 Dwg. NC 464t396iWl