GE TBFP14 Installation instructions

Use and Careof
No-Frost Models
TBFP14
TBFPl6
Energy-saving tips
How the Energy Saver
Switchworks
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How long should you
storefoods?
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Questions?
Use the ProblemSolverPI2
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Contents
Energy-SavingTips ........... .2
Important SafetyInstructions. ...3
How to Connect Electricity ...3,4
InstallationRequirements
..... .4
How to Adjust Rollers .........4
How to Adjust Leveling Legs
... .4
How to SetTemperature
Controls ................. .5
How to Use
Energy SaverSwitch. ........5
FoodStorageSuggestions
..... .6
Shelf Positions
.............. .7
Storage Drawers ........... .7,8
Ice Service .............. .9, 10
Accessories.
............... .IO
User Maintenance
Instructions
............... 11
Problem Solver
..........
.12-14
If You Need Service
......... .I5
Warranty ..........
.BackCover
Readthisbook carefully.
It is intended tohelp you operate
and maintainyour newrefrigerator
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
General ElectricCompany
Appliance Park
Louisville,
KY 40225
To obtain Hispanic version
of this book, call
The GE Answer Center@
800.626.2000
consumer informationservice.
Toll-free.
Para obtenerla version en
espand de estemanual,
llame gratisa
The
GE Answer Centef
servicio deinformacion
para el consumidor,
telefono 800.626.2000.
Write down the modeland
serialnumbers.
You’ll see themon a label at the
bottom,just insidethe fresh food
compartment door.
Thesenumbers are alsoon the
Consumer ProductOwnership
Registration Card thatcame with
your refrigerator.
Before sending
in the registration
card, please write these numbers
here:
Model Number
Serial Number
Use thesenumbers in any
correspondence or servicecalls
concerningyour refrigerator.
If you received a damaged
refrigerator,
immediatelycontact
the dealer (or builder)that sold you
the refrigerator.
Save time and money.
Before
you request service, check
the Problem Solveron pages 12
through
14. It lists minor causesof
operatingproblems that you can
correct yourself.
EneqpSaving Tips
Locationof your refrigerator is
important. Avoid locatingit next
to your range,aheating ventorwhere
the sun willshinedirectly on it.
Don’t open the doorsmore often
than necessary.
Closethedoors as soonaspossible,
particularly in hot, humid weather.
Keep Energy Saver Switchin the
NORMAL position unless moisture
formson the outsideof the
refrigerator.
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Be sure the doorsareclosed
tightly. Before leavingthe house
or retiring forthe night, check to
be surethe doorshaven’t been left
open accidentally.
Storeonly thosefoodsrequiring
refrigerationin your refrigerator.
Wipe moisture from bottles and
cartonsbeforeputting themin the
refrigerator.
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Keepfoodscovered toreduce
moisturebuildup insidethe
refrigerator.
If you turn the controlsto the
coldestposition for quickchilling
or freezing,be sureto turn them
back to regular settings.
Don’t overcrowd your refrigerator.
Overcrowdingcan requireextra
electricalenergytokeep everything
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Important Safety Instructions
Read all instructions befor,e I. using . thisappliance.
.
WARNING- When using this
appliance, always exercise basic
safety precautions, including the
following:
0 Use this applianceonly forits
intended purposeas describedin
this Useand CareBook.
0 This refrigerator mustbeproperly
installed inaccordance with the
Installation Instructions before itis
used. See grounding instructions
below and onpage
4.
0 Never unplug your refrigeratorby
pulling
on the power cord. Always
grip plug
firmly and pull straight
out &om the outlet.
0 Repair orreplace immediately
all electric service cords thathave
become frayedor otherwise
dam-
aged. Do not use a cord that shows
cracks orabrasion damagealong
its length or at eitherthe plug or
connector end.
0 When moving your refrigerator
to
roll over or damage thepower
cord.
0 After your refrigeratoris in
operation, do not touch thecold
surfaces, particularlywhen
hands
are damp orwet. Skinmay adhere
to these extremely cold surfaces.
' ' away from the wall, be careful not
0 If your refrigeratorhas an
automaticicemaker, do not place
fingers
or handson theautomatic
icemaking mechanism
while the
refrigerator
is plugged in. This will
prevent contact with the moving
parts of the ejectormechanism,
orwith the heating element that
releases the cubes.
0 Don't refreeze frozen fd which
have thawedcompletely.
The United States Department
of
Agriculture in Home and Garden
Bulletin
No. 69 says:
': ..You maysafely refreeze frozen
foods that have thawed if they still
contain ice crystalsor
if they are
still cold-below
40OF.
't ..Thawed ground meats, poultry,
or fish that.have
any off-odor or
off-color should not be refrozenand
should not be eaten. Thawed
ice
cream should be discarded. If the
odor or color of any food is poor
or questionable, getrid of it. The
food may be dangerous to eat.
"Even partial thawing and refreez-
ing reduce theeating quality
of
foods, particularly fruits,vegeta-
bles,and prepared
foods. Theeating
quality
of red meats is affected less
than that
of many other foods. Use
refrozen
foods as soon as possible
tosave
as much of their eating
quality
as you can."
0 If your old refrigerator is still
around the housebut not in use, be
sure to remove the doors. This will
reduce thepossibility
of danger to
children.
0 Unplugyour.refrigerator:
A. Before making any repairs.
Note: We strongly recommend
that any servicing
be performed
by a qualified individual.
B. Before cleaning.
C. Before replacing a burned-out
light bulb, the refrigerator should
be unplugged in order toavoid
contactwith a live wire filament.
(A burned-out light bulb may
break when being replaced.)
Note: Turning control to
OFT
position does not remove power
to thelight circuit.
0 Do not operate yourrefrigerator
in the presence
of explosive fumes.
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For personal safety,
thisappliancemust
be
properly grounded.
Thepower cord of this appliance
is equipped with a three-prong
(grounding)plug which mates with
a standard three-prong (grounding)
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-.. wall outlet (Fig. 1) to minimize the
- 2' possibility of electric shock hazard
fromthis appliance.
PREFERRED
METHOD
Fig. 1 ///
INSURE PROPER
GROUND EXISTS
BEFORE USE
Have the wall outlet and circuit
checked by
a qualified electrician
to make sure the outlet
is properly
grounded.
Wherea standard two-prong wall
outlet is encountered,it is your per-
sonal responsibility and obligation
to have it replaced with a properly
grounded three-prongwall outlet.
Do NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUM-
STANCES,
CUT OR REMOVE
THE THIRD (GROUND)PRONG
FROM
THE POWER CORD.
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InSbllatiOn Requirements(continued)-IMPORTANT.. . Please Read Carefully
Use of Adapter Plug
Becauseof potential safety
hazards under certainconditions,
we strongly recommend against use
of an adapter plug. However,
if you
stillelect to use anadapter, where
local codespermit,aTEMPORARY
CONNECTION may be made toa
properly grounded two-prongwall
outletby use of a UL listedadapter
(Fig.
2) availableat most local
hardware stores.
lADAPTERPLUGSNOT
PERMITTED IN CANADA)
Larger slot in adapter must be
aligned
with larger slot in wall
outletto provide proper polarity in
connection of power cord.
CAUTION: Attaching adapter
ground terminal
to wall outlet cover
screw does not ground the appliance
unless cover screwis metal, and not
insulated, andwall outletis grounded
through housewiring.
You should
have the circuit checkedby aqualified
electricianto make sure the outlet
is properly grounded.
When disconnectingthe power
cord fromtheadapter,
always hold
the adapter
with one hand. If this
is not done,the adapterground
terminal is very likely to break
with repeated use.
Shouldthe adapter ground
terminal break,
DO NOT USE the
applianceuntila proper ground
has again beenestablished.
Use ofExtension Cords
Becauseof potential safety
hazards under certain conditions,
we stronglyrecommend against the
use of an extensioncord. However,
if you still elect to use an extension
cord,
it is absolutelynecessary that
it be a UL listed3-wire grounding
type applianceextension cord having
a groundingtype plugand outlet
and thatthe electrical ratingof the
cord be
15 amperes (minimum)and
120volts. Such extensioncords are
obtainablethrough yourlocal
serviceorganization.
The refrigerator should always
be plugged into its own
individual electrical outlet-
(115 volt, 60 Hertz, or 100 volt, 50
Hertz, singlephase AC).This is
recommended for bestperformance
and to prevent overloading house
wiring circuits, which couldcause
afirehazard from overheating wires.
Refrigerator Location
Do not install refrigerator where
temperature willgobelow
60°F.
because it will not run often enough
to maintain propertemperatures.
Do install it on a floorstrong
enoughto supporta fully loaded
refrigerator.
Also see Energy-Saving Tips
regarding location.
Clearances
Allow the followingclearancesfor
easeof installationand proper air
circulation.
Sides ...............314"
Top
.................. 1"
Back ................. 1"
Water Supply toIcemaker
(on models so equipped)
You will need toconnectyour
icemakerto acold water line.
A
water supply kitcontainingcopper
tubing, shut-off valve,fittingsand
instructionsis availableatextra
cost from your dealer.Thereshould
be sufficient tubingforthe icemaker
from the cold water supply
to allow
moving therefrigeratorout from
the wall several feet(approximately
3 coilsof 1/4-inchcoppertubing
that measuresat least10 inches in
diameter).
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RollerdLeveling Legs
Some modelshave adjustable
rollers
that enableyou to move
the refrigeratoraway from the
wall for cleaning; othermodels
have
adjustable leveling legs.
Rollers or legs, located behind the
base grille, should be set
so the
refrigeratoris firmly positioned on
the
floor and the front is raisedjust
enough that thedoors close easily
when openedabout halfway.
To adjust rollersor leveling legs,
remove the basegrille by grasping
it at the bottom and pulling it out.
Turn roller adjusting screwsor
leveling legs
clockwiseto raise
refrigerator,counterclockwise
to
lower it. Use adjustablewrench
(318" hexhead bolt) or pliers.
When adjustingfront rollers
or
leveling legs for properdoorclosure,
it is recommended that the bottom
frontedge
of the cabinetbe
approximately 3/4"from the
floor.
To replace basegrille, align prongs
SFback of grillewith clamps in
cabinet and push forward until
grille snapsinto place.
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OperatingYour Refrigerator
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Setthe
Temperature Controls
(FREEZER)
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BETWEEN ADJUSTMENTS
ALLOW
24 HOURS
FRESH FOOD
5 INITIALSETTING
9 IS COLDEST
0 ISOFF
TEMPERATURE
CONTROLS
Your refrigeratorhas twocontrols
that let you regulate thetemperature
in the fresh food andfreezer
compartments.
INITIALLY, setthe FRESH
FOODcontrol at 5 andthe
FREEZER controlat
C.
For colder or warmer temperatures,
adjust the desired compartment
control one letter
or number at a time.
IMPORTANT
When initially setting the controls
or when adjustingthem, allow 24
hours for thetemperaturesto
stabilize,
or even out.
Note: Turning thefresh food
control to theOFFpositionstops
coolingin
BOTH compartments-
fresh food ANDfreezer-but
does not shut off power tothe
refrigerator.
How to Test Temperatures
Use the milk test for the fresh food
compartment.
Place acontainerof
milk on the top shelf
in the fresh
food compartment.Check it
a day
later.
If the milk is too warm or too
cold, adjust the temperature controls.
Usethe ice creamtest for the
freezercompartment.
Place a
container of ice cream
in the center
of the freezercompartment. Check
it after aday. If it’stoo hardor too
soft,adjust thetemperaturecontrols.
Always allow 24 hoursfor
the refrigerator to reach the
temperature youset.
If you turn your household
thermostat
below 60°F. at night
...you may want to turn thelettered
control one step colder, as from “C”
to
“DI’ Coolertemperatures in the
house may causethe compressorto
operate less frequently, thus allowing
the freezercompartment to warm
somewhat. To protect your frozen
food supply, leave your
lettered
setting atthis coldersettingfor the
entire winter
or for whatever period
of time you are turning down your
thermostat. This is especially
important when thethermostat is
turned downfor an extended
period.
Thischangeshould have noeffect
on your fresh foodcompartment.
However,
if freezingoccurs, turn
the numberedcontrol one step
warmer,
as from “5” to “4:’
When you stopturning the
thermostatdown, turn temperature
controls back to their regular settings.
Energy Saver Switch
The Energy Saver Switch is located
on the upper leftsideof the fresh
food compartment.
To reduce the amount of
electricity required to operate
your refrigerator,pushswitch
to the NORMAL position.
This
turns off heaters in your refrigerator
that preventmoisture from forming
on the outside.
Use of the Energy Saver Switchcan
save you money. Estimated yearly
savings, dependingon your local
electricrates, are as follows:
I TBFP14 I $7.00 I $11.00 I $15.00 I 15% 1
I TBFP16 I $8:00 I $13.00 I $18.00 I 18% 1
With the heatersturned off,there
is
a chancethat moisturemay form
on theoutsideof your refrigerator,
especiallywhen the weather is
humid. Thehumidity 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 periodof time,
moisturethat forms on theoutside
may cause deteriorationof the paint
finish.
It will be important to protect
the finish by using appliance polish
wax
as described on page 11.
When the Energy Saver Switch
is pushed to the right, electricity
flows through the
low wattage
heaters which warm the outside
of the cabinet
and, under most
conditions,prevent the forming
of moisture
or water droplets.
No Defrosting
It is not necessary to defrost the
freezer
or fresh food compartments.
Your refrigerator is designed and
equipped to defrost itself
automatically.
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Food Storage Suggestions
Suggestedstorage .times
for meat and poultry*
IN
REFRIGERATOR
AT
35O to 4OoF.
DAYS
Roasts’(Beef & Lamb). .. 3 to 5
Roasts(Pork & Veal). .. 3 to 5
Steaks (Beef). ...... 3 to 5
Chops(Lamb) ...... 3 to 5
Chops (Pork). ......... 3 to 5
Ground & Stew Meats. .. 1 to 2
Variety Meats . . 1 to2
Sautage (Pork). .... 1 to 2
Processed Meats
Eating quality drops
alter time shown
FreshMeats
Bacon. .. 7
Frankfurters. . 7
Ham (Whole). ..... 7
Ham (Hall). ........ 3 to 5
Ham (Slices). .. 3
LuncheonMeats. .. 3 to 5
Sausage(Smoked) ... 7
Sausage(Dry & Semi-Dry) 14 to 21
Cooked Meats and
Meat Dishes.
.... 3 to 4
Gravy & Meat Broth. .. 1 to 2
Cooked Meats
FreshPoultry
Chicken &Turkey(Whole). . 1 to 2
Chicken (Pieces) , . 1 to 2
Turkey (Pieces) .... 1 to 2
Duck & Goose (Whole) 1 to 2
Giblets. ............ 1 to 2
Cooked Poultry
Pieces(CoveredwithBroth) 1 to 2
Pleces (Not Covered) 3 to 4
Cooked Poultry Dishes. .. 3 to 4
FriedChicken. ........ 3 to 4
FREEZER
IN
AT
Oo F.
MONTHS
6 to 12
4
to 8
6 to 12
6t09
3 to 4
3
to 4
3
to 4
1 to 2
1
%
1 to 2
1 to 2
1 to 2
Freezing
not recom
mended.
2 to 3
2 to 3
12
9
6
6
3
6
1
4 to 6
4
(Otherthanformeats&poultry) FREEZER
Mostfruitsandvegetables. .. 8-12 months
Lean fish..
.................. .6-8 months
Fatty fish, rolls and breads,
soups, stew, casseroles.
...... .2-3 months
Cakes. pies,sandwiches,
left-overs (cooked),
Icecream(original carton).
..... .l month max.
New techniquesare constantly being developed.
Consult the College or County Extension Service
or
your local Utility Company for the latest information
on freezing and storing foods.
‘L!S. Department of Agriculture
Meats,fishand poultry purchased
from the storevary in quality and
age;consequently,safe storage time
in your refrigerator will vary.
To storeunfrozen meats, fish and
Always remove store wrappings.
Rewrap in foil, film or wax paper
and refrigerate immediately.
poultry:
To storecheese, wrapwell with wax
paper
or aluminum foil, or put in a
plastic bag.
Carefully wrap toexpel air and
help prevent mold.
Store pre-packaged cheesein its
own wrapping
if you wish.
To store vegetables, use the
vegetable drawers- they’vebeen
designed
to preserve the natural
moistureand freshness
of produce.
Covering vegetables with a moist
towel helps maintain crispness.
As a furtheraid to freshness,
pre-packaged vegetables can be
stored in their originalwrapping.
Note: Special drawers(onmodels
so equipped) makeit unnecessary
to
wrap certainfood.7 whichthey’ve
been designed to preserve. These
drawers aredescribed on page
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To store ice cream-Fine-quality
ice cream,with high cream
content, will normally require
slightlylower temperatures than
more “airy” already-packaged
brands with low cream content.
It will be necessary to experiment
to determine the freezer compart-
ment location and temperature con-
trol setting
to keep your ice cream
at the right serving temperature.
The rear of the freezer compart-
ment isslightlycolder than the front.
Tipsonfreezingfoods
There are threeessential require-
ments for efficient homefreezing.
1. Initial quality. Freeze only
top-quality foods. Freezing retains
qualityand flavor;itcannot improve
quality.
2. Speed. The quicker fruits and
vegetables are frozen afterpicking,
the better the frozen productwill
be. You’ll save time, too-less
cullingand sortingwill be needed.
3. Proper packaging. Use food
wraps designed especially for
freezing.
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To freeze meat,fish and poultry,
wrapwell infreezer-weight foil (or
otherheavy-duty wrappingmaterial)
formingit carefully
to the shape of
the contents. Thisexpels air. Fold
and crimp ends
of the package to
provide a good,lasting seal.
Don’t refreeze meat that has com-
pletely thawed: meat. whether raw
or cooked, canbe frozen success-
fully only once.
Limit freezing of fresh (unfrozen)
meats orseafoods
to number of
pounds ata time as follows:
TBF14.
........... .12pounds
TBF16.
............ 14 pounds
For convenience...
Store all like things together. This
not only savestime. but electricity-
because you can find foodsfaster.
Place the oldest items up front so
they can be used up promptly.
Use shelves on the doorfor most
often used sauces and condiments.
Use the meat drawer, if your
model has one, for meats
you do
not freeze.
To save moneyin energy
and
food costs...
Place most perishable items such
as milk, cream
or cottage cheese
toward the rear
of the top fresh food
shelf where theywill stay coldest.
Cover moist foods with tight lids,
plastic film or
foil.
Leaf vegetablesand fruits placed
in storage drawerswill last longer
when stored in closed plastic con-
tainers or wrapped in plastic film.
Do not overload your fresh food
or freezer compartmentwith a lot
of warm food at onetime.
Open the door thefewest times
possible tosave electricalenergy.
When going awayfor several days,
leave asfew perishables aspossible
in&.refrigerator. Set icemaker,
if
your model has one, to the “OFF’
position and shut
off water to the
refrigerator.
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Shelf PositionsGeneralElectricFood-SaverSystem
v.
L' (on models so equipped)
Some models have adjustable
shelvesin the fresh food compart-
ment, enabling you rearrange the
shelves to fit your family's food
storage needs.
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To remove shelves: Tilt shelf up
at front,then lift it up and outof
tracks
on rear wall of refrigerator.
El Lower to
lock into place7..
To replace shelves: Select desired
shelf height. Withshelf front raised
slightly, engage toplugs in tracks
at rear
of cabinet. Then lower front
of shelf until it locks intoposition.
Temperedglassshelves(onmodels
so equipped) areadjustable in the
same manner.
drawer-close tightly \ I
Cool'n FreshDrawer
(on models so equipped)
This refrigerated draweris designed
to providelower humidity storage
for items such as:
Apples Nectarines Raspberries
Apricots Oranges Summer Squash
Grapes Peaches Strawberries
Mushrooms Pears Tangerines
Moist'n Fresh Drawer
(on models so equipped)
This refrigerated drawerisdesigned
to keep
unwrapped foods fresh
by retaining the natural moisture
content
of foods such as:
Artichokes Cherries Plums
Asparagus Corn Radishes
Beets, topped Currants 9 Rhubarb
Blueberries Greens, leafy Spinach
Carrots Lettuce Tomatoes,
Celery Parsley ripe
Peas,green
As in any refrigerated storagearea,
it is recommended that odorous
foods bestored wrapped-
foods
such as:
Broccoli Cabbage Parsnips
Brussels Cauliflower Turnips
Storage time will depend upon the
type
of food andits condition when
placed in the drawer.
Excesswater which may accumulate
in the bottom
of the Moist'n Fresh
drawer should be poured out and
the drawerwiped dry.
Sprouts GreenOnions
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TheMoist'n Fresh drawer is partially
sealed by gasketsattached
to the
cover at the front andback edges.
Always replace
it in this cover and
push thedrawer all the way in.
DrawerRemoval
Drawers will stop before coming
all the way out of refrigerator
to
help prevent contents from spilling
onto floor. Drawers can easily be
removed by
tilting up slightly and
pulling past "stop" location.
To remove drawers when the fresh
food compartment doorcannot
be
opened fully, follow the procedure
that applies
to your model.
Full-Width Drawer
1. Remove food from drawer cover.
2. Pulldrawer out afew inches.Grip
drawer coverwith both hands, lift
front off supports and pull forward
just enough to detach cover from
rear support brackets.
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Storage Drawers
Drawer Removal (continued)
Half-Width Drawers
1. Removefood from drawers and
drawer coversand shelf above them,
and take shelf out.
2. Grip drawerand cover farthest
from the doorsimultaneously with
both hands,
lift them off the front
supports, and pull them out.
3. Up-end drawerand cover with
front side up.
3. Grip remaining drawer and
cover simultaneously
with both
hands,
lift them off the front sup-
ports, and pull forward just enough
to detach from rear supports.
4. Turn drawerand cover to left and
removefrom refrigerator.(With left-
hand door, turn drawerand cover
to right.)
To replace: reverse procedure,
making sureholes in rear
of cover
hook ontosupports at rear
of
refrigerator and front of cover rests
on supports atfront of refrigerator.
4. Tilt drawer and cover sideways.
5. Turn drawer and cover and take
them out.
To replace: reverse procedure,
making sure covers engage sup-
ports at rear andrest on supports
at front
of refrigerator.
SealedSnack Pack
(on models so equipped)
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TheSealed SnackPack-and glass
shelf to which it is attached-can
be relocated
within the fresh food
compartment. The sealed drawer
retains high humidity for convenient
storageof meats andcheese, bacon,
hors d'oeuvres, spreads and snacks.
DetachableMeat Drawer
(on models so equipped)
The slide-out meat drawer canbe
removed and taken to thesink or
foodpreparation area. You may also
relocate it within the fresh food
compartment
to suit your storage
needs.
To relocate meat drawer:
Ifyour meat draweris attached to
an adjustableshelf,drawer andshelf
can be relocated atany level.
If your refrigerator has steelwire
shelves,meat drawer can alsobe
relocated
on any shelf. Slidedrawer
out, remove drawer cover fromshelf
above, relocate cover on desired
sw,, and slide drawer back in place. *'
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Your icemaker will produce eight
cubesper cycle
-approximately
lo0 cubes in a 24-hour period,
depending on freezer compartment
temperature, room temperature,
number of door openings and other
use conditions.
If your refrigerator is operated
before water connection is made
to the icemaker, keep the icemaker
feeler arminthe
OFF (up)position
as shownbelow.
Feeler Arm in
OFF positlon
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Ice Storage Bln
When refrigerator has been
connected
to water supply, move
the feeler armto the
ON (down)
position.
Feeler Arm In
ON posltion
Ice cubemold will automatically
fill with water after coolingto
freezing temperature, andfirst
cubes normally freeze after several
hours. When cubes are solidly
frozen,they
will be ejected from
the mold into the ice storagebin by
means of a sweeper arm. Icemaking
will continue until the feeler arm
senses asufficient accumulationof
ice cubes in the storagebin and
halts the operation temporarily.
For maximum ice storage,level
the stored cubeswith your hand
occasionally. Be sure nothing
interferes with the swing of the
feeler arm.
The icemakerejects cubesin
groups of eight and
it is normal
for several cubes
to be joined
together.
Once your icemaker is inoper-
ation, throw away the
first few
batches
of ice cubes. This will
flushaway any impurities in the
water line.
Do the samething
after vacations
or extended
periods when ice isn't used.
Caution:
Under certain rare circum-
stances, ice cubes may be
discolored, usually appearing
with
a green-bluish hue. The
cause of this unusual discolor-
ation is apparently due
to a
combinationof factors such
as
certain characteristics of local
waters, household plumbing
and the accumulationof copper
salts in an inactive water supply
line which feeds the icemaker.
Continued consumption
of such
discolored ice cubesmay be
injurious to health.If such dis-
coloration is observed, discard
the ice cubes andcontact your
General Electric Factory Service
Center
or an authorized Customer
Care@servicer.
Move icemaker feeler arm to
OFF (up)position when:
home water supply is to be off for
several hours.
ice storage bin is to be removed
for
;I period of time.
going away on vacation. ut which
time you should also
turn off the
valve
in the water supply line to
your refrigerator.
If ice is used infrequently, old cubes
will become cloudy and taste stale.
Empty ice storage bin periodically
and wash
it in lukewarm water.
When a large supply of ice will
be needed, make an extra supply
ahead of time. Emptybin.
put cubes
in plastic bags or containers and
store
in the freezer compartment
until the bin refills.
If this is your first icemaker, you'll
hear occasional sounds
that may be
unfamiliar. They are normal ice-
making soundsand are
not cause
for concern.
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Ice Service (continued I
Accessories
Ice'n Easy
(on models so equipped)
To release ice cubes, invert tray,
insert one end
in slot at rear of
ice storage bin and press at front
right side.
Inverted tray may also be held
over bin. and both ends twisted
to
release cubes.
On models without storage bin,
twist trays as shown above to
release cubes.
For only oneor two ice cubes,
leave the tray right-side up, twist
both ends slightly and remove
desired number
of cubes.
Wash
ice trays and storage bin in
lukewarm water only. Do not put
them
in an automaticdishwasher.
AutomaticIcemaker
Accessory
Kit
(optionalat extra cost)
A GEautomatic icemaker will
replace theice you use.. .auto-
matically. It can keepyou supplied
with a binful of cubes-ice for
everything, everybody-without
fuss
or muss.
If your refrigerator did not come
already equippedwith an auto-
matic icemaker,
you may add
one-contact your local GEdealer;
specify UK-KIT-1
or UK-KIT-2.A
water supply kit containing copper
tubing, shut-off valve, fittings and
instructions needed to connect the
icemaker
to your cold water line
is also available at extra cost.
Quadra KleenWater Filter -
perfectcompanion to
your automaticicemaker
(optionalat extra cost)
Your ice cubes can only
be as fresh-tasting as the
water that produces them.
That's
why it's a good idea
to purify your water with
a QuadraKleen Water
Filter.
Its activated charcoal
removes musty, stale odors
and unpleasant medicinal,
metallic tastes. A porous
fiber cartridge catches
dirt, rust particles, sand
and silt while special
crystals reduce deposits
of hard scale.
Thewater filter
is available from
your local GEdealer. Specify
WR97X214. It has completeinstal-
lation instructions and installs in
minutes on 1/4"O.D. copper
water line.

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User Maintenance Instructions
-\, Cleaning-Outside
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To help preventodors, leave
an open box of baking soda inthe
The door and trim can be rear of the refrigerator,onthe top
'leaned with a 'loth with shelf. Changethe boxevery three
a SOlUtiOnOf mildliquiddishwashingmonths.
open box ofbaking
detergentandwater. Dry with
a softsoda in the freezer will absorb
cloth. Don't use wax on the door
handles or trim. stale freezerodors.
Keepthe finish clean. Wipewitha Do not wash any plastic
cleancloth, lightly dampened with parts from refrigeratorin
kitchenappliancewax or mild automaticdishwasher.
liquid dishwashingdetergent. Dry
and polish with aclean, soft cloth.
Do notwipethe refrigerator with a Behindrefrigerator
soiled dishwashingckhor wet
towel. These may leave a residue
that can erode
the paint. Do not use
scouring pads, powdered cleaners,
bleach orcleanerscontaining
bleach because these products can
scratch and weakenthe paint finish.
Protect the paintfinish. The finish
on theoutsideof the refrigerator is
a high quality, baked-on paint finish.
With proper care,
it will stay ncw-
looking and rust-free for ycars.
;Apply
a coat of kitchcn appliance
' ' waxwhen thc refrigerator is ncw,
and then
at lcast twice a year.
Appliancc Polish Wax
& Clcancr
(Cat.
No. WR'YX216) is available
from
GE Appliancc Parts Marts.
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Inside of freshfood and freezer
compartments
should be cleaned
at least once a year. Undugthc
Care should be taken in moving
your refrigerator away from the wall.
All typesof floorcoverings can be
damaged, particularly cushioned
coverings and those with embossed
surfaces. If your refrigerator is on
wheels, pull
it straight out and
rcturn it to position by pushing
it
straight in. Moving your refrigerator
in a sidedirection may result in
damage to your floor coveringor
refrigerator.
Condenser
The condenser is located behind
the basegrille. For most efficient
operation, you need to keep
the
condenser clean. Remove the base
grille (seepage
4), and either
sweepaway or vacuum up dust that
is readily accessible. Thiseasy
cleaning operation should bedone
at leastoncea year.
&Y
refrigerator before cleaning. If this
is not practical, wring excess
moisture outof spongeorcloth
when cleaning around switches.
lights orcontrols.
Use warm water and baking soda
solution-about a tablespoon of
baking soda to a quart of water.
This both cleansand neutralizes
odors. Rinse thoroughly with water
and wipe dry.
Other parts of the refrigerator-
including doorgaskets, meat and
* vegetable drawers. ice storage bin
,and all plastic parts-can be
cleaned the sameway. Do not use
cleansing powdersorother
abrasive cleaners.
Condenser
Lkjlt !m9h repiacement
A lightbulb and socketare located
at theupper left rear corner of the
fresh food compartment.
To replace the light bulb,
unplug
the refrigerator's powercord
plug
from thewall outlet. Then
unscrew the burned-out bulb, and
replace
it with a standard 40-watt
appliance bulb.
When you go on vacation
For extended vacationsor
absences,
shut off power to thc
refrigerator, turn
the numbered
controlto the
OFF position, and
cleanthe interior with baking soda
solution of one tablespoon of soda
to onequart of watcr. Wipe dry.
To prevent odors, lcavc an open
box of soda
in rcfrigcrator. Leavc
thc doorsopen.
For shorter vacations, remove
perishable foods and lcavc the
controlsat regular scttings.
Howcvcr.
if room tcmpcraturc is
cxpcctcd
to drop below 60"F.,
follow samc instructions as for
extended vacations.
If you have an iccmakcr, set it to
the
OFF position and bc sure to
shut off the watcr supply to the
refrigerator.
\Vlwn ?.ou mo\~
Disconnect the power cord from
the wall outlet, remove all food and
cleanand dry the interior.
Secure all loose items such as
grille, shelves,storage pans and ice
trays
by taping them securely in
place to prevent damage.
Be surerefrigerator stays in
uprighr
position only during actual moving
and in
the van. Refrigerator must
be secured in the van
to prevent
movement. Protect the outsideof
the refrigerator with ablanket.
Part No. 162D1526P001

I PROBLEM
REFRIGERATOR
DOES NOT OPERATE
MOTOR OPERATES
FOR LONG PERIODS
MOTOR STARTS
&
STOPS FREQUENTLY
VIBRATION OR
RATTLING
HOT AIR FROM
BOTTOM OF
REFRIGERATOR
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POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
May be in defrostcyclewhen motor does not operate for about 30 minutes.
Temperaturecontrol in OFFposition.
If interior light is noton, refrigerator may not be plugged in at walloutlet.
If plug is secureand the refrigerator stillfailsto operate,plug a lamp or a small
applianceinto thesame outlet to determineif there is atripped circuitbreaker
or
burned out fuse.
Modern refrigeratorswith’more storage spaceand a larger freezer compartment
require more operatingtime.
Normal when refrigerator is firstdelivered to your home-usually requires 24
hoursto completely cool down.
Large amountsof food placed in refrigeratorto be cooled or frozen.
Hot weather-frequent door openings.
Door left open.
Temperaturecontrols areset too cold. Referto instructionsfor useof
TEMPERATURE CONTROLSon page
5.
Check ENERGY-SAVING TIPS on page 2.
Temperaturecontrol starts and stopsmotor to maintain eventemperatures.
If refrigeratorvibrates, morethan likely it is notresting solidlyon the floorand
front roller screwsor front levelinglegs need adjustingor floor is weak
or uneven.
Refer toROLLERVLEVELING LEGS on page
4.
If dishesvibrateon shelves, try moving them. Slight vibration is normal.
Normal air flow coolingmotor. In therefrigerationprocess, it is normal that heat
be expelled
in the area under the refrigerator. Somefloorcoverings will discolor at
these normal and safeoperating temperatures. Your floorcovering supplier
should
be consultedif you objectto this discoloration.
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PROBLEM
OPERATINGSOUNDS
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FRESH FOOD
OR FREEZER
COMPARTMENT
TEMPERATURE
TOOWARM
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FOODS DRY OUT
FROST OR ICE
CRYSTALS ON
FROZEN FOOD
SLOW ICE CUBE
FREEZING
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ICE CUBESHAVE
ODOR/TASTE
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POSSIBLECAUSE AND REMEDY
Thehigh speed compressor motor required to maintainnear zero temperatures in the
large freezercompartment
may produce higher sound levels than yourold refrigerator.
Normal fan airflow-one fan blows cold air through the refrigerator and freezer
compartments, another fancoolsthe compressor motor.
These NORMAL soundswill also be heardfrom time to time:
Defrost timer switch clicks atdefrost.
Defrost waterdripping.
Temperature control clicksON orOFF.
Refrigerant boilingorgurgling.
Cracking orpopping of coolingcoils caused by expansion and contraction
during defrost and refrigeration following defrost.
running
in pipes as icemaker refills.
With automatic icemaker,the sound of cubes dropping into the bin and water
Temperature controlnot set cold enough. Refer to TEMPERATURE CONTROLS
on page
5.
Warm weather-frequent door openings.
Door left open for too long time.
Package may be holdingdoor open.
Package blocking air duct in freezer compartment.
Foods not covered. wrappedor sealed properly.
Door may have been left ajar or package holding door open.
Too frequent and too longdoor openings.
Frost within package is normal.
Door may have been left ajar.
Turn temperatureof freezer compartment colder.
Old cubes need to be discarded.
Unsealed packages in refrigerator and/or freezer compartmentsmay be
transmittingododtaste to ice cubes.
Interior of refrigerator needs cleaning-refer to page 11
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Part No. 162D1526P001

PROBLEM
MOISTUREFORMS
ON OUTSIDE OF
REFRIGERATOR
MOISTURE
COLLECTSINSIDE
REFRIGERATOR
HAS ODOR
INTERIOR LIGHT
DOES NOTLIGHT
POSSIBLECAUSE AND REMEDY
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Not unusualduring period of high humidity.
Move the energy saver switchto theright.
Too frequentand too longdoQr openings.
In humid weatherair carriesmoisture into refrigeratorwhen doors areopened.
Foods with strongodors should be tightly covered.
Check for spoiled food.
Interior needs cleaning. Refer to page 11.
Defrost water system needscleaning.
Keep open box of baking soda inrefrigerator; replaceevery three months.
No power at outlet.
Light bulb needs replacing.
If you need morehelp...call, toll free:
The GE Answer Center@
800.6262000
consumer information service
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If You Need Service
To obtainservice, seeyour warranty
We're proud of our serviceand
want you to
be pleased. If for some
reason you are not happy withthe
serviceyou receive, here arethree
stepsto follow forfurther help.
FIRST, contact the people who
servicedyour appliance.Explain
why you are not pleased. In most
cases,this will solvethe problem.
NEXT,
if you are still not pleased,
write all the details-including
your phone number-to:
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-, onthebackpage of this book.
Manager, ConsumerRelations
General Electric
Appliance Park
Louisville, Kentucky40225
FINALLY, if your problemis still
not resolved, write:
Major Appliance
Consumer Action Panel
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois
60606
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WHAT IS COVERED FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
For one yearfrom dateof original
purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, partsand service laborin
your hometo repair or replace
any
part of the refrigerator
that fails
because of a manufacturing defect.
FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY
For five years fromdate oforiginal
purchase, wewill provide, freeof
charge, partsand service laborin
your hometo repair or replace
any
part of the sealed refrigerating
system (thecompressor, conden-
ser, evaporator and all connecting
tubing) thatfails because of a
manufacturing defect.
Failure ofthe product if it is
used for other thanits intended
please contactyourdealerorourPurpose
Or usedcommercially-
ConsumerAffairs office at the
addressbelow,orcall, toll free: Damage to productcaused
The GE Answer Center@
800.626.2000
consumer informationservice
Improperinstallation.
If you have an installationproblem,
by accident, fire, floodsor acts
of God.
WARRANTOR
IS NOT RESPON-
SIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES.
Warrantor: GeneralElectric Company
This warrantyisextendedto the
originalpurchaser and any succeed-
ing owner for products purchased
for ordinary homeuse in the
48
mainland states, Hawaiiand
Washington, D.C. InAlaska the
warranty isthe same exceptthat it
is LIMITED because you must pay
to ship the productto the service
shop or for the service technician's
travel costs to your home.
All warranty servicewill be provided
by ourFactoryService Centers or
by our authorized Customer Care@
servicers during normal working
hours.
Look inthe White orYellow Pages
of your telephone directory for
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY,
GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY
HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE or
GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER
CARE@ SERVICE.
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