GE TBX18DAXJRWW User manual

GEAppliances
Models 18-25
Part No. 162D3948PO05 Pub.No. 49.6971

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Welcome/o tim GE f_tmily.
We're proud of our quality
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commitmd toproviding
dependable se_Tice. You'll
see it in this easy-lo-use
Owner' s Mmmal and you'll
hem il in/he fi_iendlyvoices
of our customer se_,ice
departmenl.
Best of all, you'll experience
these values ea(h dine you
use your refl_igerator.
That's importanl, because
your new refl_igerator will
be part of your family fin.
ma W yem_.And we hope
you will be pmt of ours f_)ra
long lime to come.
Wethankyou fi)rbwing
GE. Weappreciate your
purchase, and hope you
_ll condnue lo rely on us
whenever you need quality
appliances for your home. Important!
Staple salesslip or cancelled
check here.
Proof of the original purchase date
is needed to obtain service under
the warran_
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Write the modeland serial
numbershere.
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Youcan find them on a label on the
left side, near the top of the fresh food
compa%ment.

GE& You,
A Service Pattnership
Ask any GEappliance owner and they will
tefl you we stand behind our products with
unmatched quality service, However, did
you know that most questions result from
simple problems that you can easily fix
yourseff in just a few minutes? This
Owner's Manual can tell you how,
ReadthisManual
Inside you _dll find many
helpflll hinls on how lo use and
maintain your refiigeralor
properly..lust a linle preventive
cme on your part can save }_m a
greal deal of time and money
over lhe life of your reflJgeralor.
ReviewtheSectionon
TroubleshootingTips
You'll find many answers lo
common problems here.
If you review our charl of
Troubleshooting Tips firsl,
)X)tlInW nol need lo call tor
sel_ice al all.
ff YouNeedService
If you do need sewice, you can
relax knoxdng help isonly a
phone call mvay.A lislof loll-flee
cuslolner service nulnbers is
included in the back section.
()r, in theU.S.,you can ahvays
call lhe GEAnswer Cenmr ®
al 800.696.9000, 94 hours a day,
7 days a week. In Canada, call
1-800-o61-3400.
Safety Information
SafetyPrecautions........... 4
How toConnectElectricity .... 6
UseofAdapterPlugs....... 6,7
Useof ExtensionCords....... 7
OperatingInstructions
TemperatureControls ..... 8-10
Features............... 11-15
AutomaticIcemaker....... 16
Iceand WaterDispenser.. 17,18
CareandCleaning....... 19-21
Installation Instructions
Preparingto
Install theRefrigerator.... 22,23
WaterLineInstallation ...24-28
Reversi_ theDoorSwing/
RemovingtheDoors ..... 29-36
Troubleshootingtips
NormalOperatingSounds.... 37
BeforeYou
CallForService ......... 38-41
CustomerService
Warranty
for CanadianCustomers..... 42
Warranty
for U.S.Customers.......... 43
ServiceTelephone
Numbers ......... BackCover
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING
AWARNING!
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as
described in this Owner's Manual
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SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions
should be followed, including the following:
This reflJgerator must be
properly installed and
located in accordance with
the Installation Instructions
befi)re it is used.
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Do not allow children to
climb, stand or hang on file
sheNes in tile refligerator.
They could damage tile
refligerat,)r and seriously
injure themselves.
Do not touch the cold
sm-ta(es in file fieezer
compartment when hands
me damp or wet. Skin m W
stick to these extremely cold
sin-laces.
Do not store or use gasoline
or other flmnmable vapors
and liquids in tile xicinity of
this or any other appliance.
In refligerators xdth
ram)marie icemakers, avoid
contact xdfll tile moving parts
of tile ejector mechanism, or
_dfll tile heating element that
releases tile cubes. Do not
place fingers or hands on the
mlu)mafic icemaking
mechanism while tile
refligerator is plugged in.
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Keep fingers out of dm
"pinch point" areas;
clearances between tile
doors and bem'een tile doors
and cabinet are necessarily
small. Be careful closing
doors when children are in
tile area.
IJnplug tile refligerator
befi)re cleaning and making
repairs.
NOTE."Westronglyrecommend
thatanyservicingbeperformed
byaqualifiedindividual.
Turning the control to tile
OFFposition does not remove
po_er to the light circuit.
Do not refi-eeze fi-ozen fi)ods
which have thawed
completely.

IMPORTANT:
PROPERDISPOSALOFTHEREFRIGERATOR
Child enuapment and suflbcafion are not problems of
lhe past. Junked or abandoned refigerau_rs are slill
dangerous...even if lhey _dll sit for ".justa few days."
If you are gelling rid of}xmr old refigerator, please
follow the instnlclions below to help prevent accidents.
Before YouThrowAway YourOld Refrigerator
or Freezer:
Take off the doors.
Leave the shelves in place so that children may not
easily climb inside.
CFCDisposal
Your old refiigeralor has a cooling system that used
CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons). CFCs are believed to harm
stratospheric ozone.
If you are throating away }xmr old refigeralor, make
sure the CFC refligerant is removed for proper disposal
by a qualified sel_icer. If you inlenlionally release ibis
CFC refigeranl >)u can be subject to fnes and
imprisonment under provisions of environmental
legislalion.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
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[, WARNING!
HOWTOCONNECTELECTRICITY
Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third
(ground) prong from the power cord. Forpersonal safety,
this appliance must be properly grounded.
The power cord of this appliance is equipped _4tl_ a 3-prong
(glounding) plug which mates _4tl_ a standard 3-prong
(glounding) wall outlet to minimize d_e possibility of electric
shock hazard flom this appliance.
Have tl_e wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified elecn_ician
to make sure the oudeI is properly grounded.
Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is encountered, it is your
personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced _Stl_a
properly glounded 3-prong wall outlet.
The refl_igerator should always be plugged into its o_m individual
electrical outlet which has a vohage rating that matches the rating
plate.
This provides d_e best pedbnnance and also prevents overloading
house _fing ci_cuits which could cause a fi_e h_ard flom
oveflmated wi_es.
Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord.
Ahvays grip plug firmly and pull straighl out flom the outlet.
Repai_ or replace immediately all power cords dmt have become
flayed or othe_se damaged. Do not use a cord that shows cracks
or abrasion damage along its lengd_ or at either end.
When moving the refl_igerator mvayflom d_e wall, be careful not to
roll over or damage dm power cord.
USEOFADAPTERPLUGS
(Adapter plugs not permitted in Canada)
Because ofpotential safety hazards under certain conditions,
we strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug.
However, if you must use an adaptor, where local codes permit, a
temporaryconnectionmay be made to a properly g_ounded 2-prong
wall outlet by use ofa UL-listed adapter available at most local
hmdware stores.

The larger slot in the adapler must be alig_md _fl_ tim larger slot in
tim wall outer to pro_ide proper polarity in tim connection of tim
power cord.
When disconnecting the power cord tiom tim adapter, ahvays hold
tim adapler in place _dth one hand while pulling the power cord
plug _dfl_ tim other hand. If fl_is is not done, tim adapter ground
terminal is ve D- likely to break _dth repeated use.
If the adapter gTound mnninal breaks, DONOTUSEtim refiigerator
until a proper ground has been established.
Attachingtheadaptergroundterminaltoawalloutletcoverscrewdoesnot
groundtheapplianceunlessthecoverscrewismetal,andnotinsulated,andthe
walloutletisgroundedthroughthehousewiring.Youshouldhavethecircuit
checkedbyaqualifiedelectriciantomakesuretheoutletisproperlygrounded
USEOFEXTENSIONCORDS
Because of potential safety hazards under certain
conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an
extension cord.
However, if you must use an exmnsion coM, it is absolutely
necessa Uthat it be a UL-listed (in the Unimd Stares) or a CSA-
listed (in Canada), 3-_dre grounding bi)e appliance exlension cord
having a grounding bi)e plug and outlet and that lhe elecwical
rating of tim cord be 15 amperes (minimum) and 120 vohs.
REMEMBER...
Your continued health and safety are important to us.
Please read and follow this Safety Information carefully.
We want you to remain a happy and healthy part of our
GEfamily.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

Aboutthe controlson the refrigerator.
The temperature controls on your refrigerator have letters and numbers.
Initially set the fresh food control at 5 and the freezer control at C
If you want colder or warmer temperatures, adjust the fresh food
temperature first. When satisfied with that setting, adjust the freezer
temperature.
5INITIAL SETTING
9 COLDEST
FRESH FOOD
INITIAL SETTING C
COLDEST E
FREEZER
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ControlSettings
_i FreshFood Control
The flesh tbod conm)l maintains the temperatures
fluoughout the refligerator.
Moving the fresh fbod control to OFF stops cooling in
both areas-flesh fb(:d and fleeze:_but does not shut
off power !o !he reffigerator.
freezer Control
The fleezer con!rol moves a damper to change !he
amount (:f c(:ld air that m(:ves flom !he fleezer 1o !he
flesh t(:(:d c()mpa:tl_ile:_i!.
Power SaverSwitch
Push switch to !he POWER SAVERsetting 1o reduce
!he amount of electricit)_ required to operate yore
refligerator.
With thisSwitchturned tO the POWER SAVfnsetting-i
moisture may tbnn on the outside of dee refiigerator,
especially when the weather is humid l
Over time, moisture tha! ibnns (::] the sm_{hce may
CaUSe :'US!,
To prevent mois!ure on !he outside, move the power
saver swi!ch flo:n !he POWER SAVERsetting.
Cost?About the same as it costs to use2 night//_Thts.
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About the controlson the refrigerator.
How ToTestTemperatures
I Jse tile milk test fbr tile flesh fbod compartment. Place a container
of milk on tile top shelf and check it a day later. If tile milk is too
waI_In 0I" tOO cold, a(!just tile temperature controls.
I Jse tile ice cream test ibr file fleezer comparmmnt. Place a
container of ice cream in tile center of tile fleezer and check it aller
a day. If it's too hard or too soft, a{!just tile temperature contlOlS.
After changing thecontrols, allow 24 hours for therefrigerator toreach the
temperature you haveset
FoodStorage
Tile type of packaging used and file slorage temperatures xdll 'afl_ect
how long tbod _dll keep in the refligeralor.
New fbod storage gMdelines are constantly being developed.
ConsulttheCountyExtensionServiceforthelatestinformationonfreezingand
storingfoods.

Aboutthe refrigeratorshelvesand dishes.
Not all features are on all models.
[] Liftuo anaout [] TiltuD RearrangingtheShelves
Shelves in the ti-esh food [] hserc
2tlld [ieezer COlllp_ll'/lllell/s [00 nook
are adiuslal)le. ]Lower to
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Quick Serve TMSystem
CAUTION:Dishes and lids are not designed for
use on the range top, broiler or in the regular
oven. Such use can be hazardous.
Quick _rve TM dishes til inlo a rack thai hangs on llle
tiesh todd or tieezer door. Tile rack can be moved in
lhe same manner as tile door bins.
Dishes and lids me sate tbr use in microwave ovens,
refiJgeralors and ficezers.
Donotusewhencookinghigh-fatfoods,suchasbacon,aM high-
sugarfoods,suchaScandyandsyrup.Thehightemperaturesofthe
fatandsugarcancausebubblestoformontheinsideofthedish.
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Aboutthe refrigeratorbins.
Not all features are on all models.
[] Pullforward
[] PushUE
Quick StoreBin
To avoid damaging the refligerator, make sme the bin is
€losed and la|ched beiore closing the refligeramr door,
This bin can be placed on lhe flesh fbod or fleezer doors,
Quic[<StoreBir
Toremovethebin,liftup and out of the bin housing.
To move, lift the bin housing up and out of the supports
on the door. You do not hm,e to remove the bin tiom
the housing when moving it.
Bin Housing

Aboutthe storagedrawers.
Not all features are on all models.
Fruitand VegetableDrawers
Excess water that may accumulate in tile l)ottom of tile
drawers should be emptied and the drawers _dped d) T.
/Adjustable HumidityDrawers
Slide tile control all file way to tile HIGH setting
It) provide high hulnidil}7 recommended fin inosl
vegetables.
Slide the control all the way to the LOW setting to
provide lower humidi b, levels recommended fin
inosl fl-uils.
i i!iiiiii Snacks Drawer
Tile snacks drawer can 1)e moved to file most useful
location fin your thmily's needs.
Adjustable TemperatureMeat Drawer
When tile drawer is placed in tile top 6 slots on tile left
side and file lever is sel al COLDEST,air flom lhe fleezer
is %reed around file drawer 1o keep il ve)Tcold.
You can move the drawer lo any location if you don'l
want the exlra cold slorage.
Tile selfings can be adjusled an)_vhere bel_veen COLD
and COLDEST
When set at COLD,tile drawer xdll slay at the normal
refligeralor lemperalure.
The COLDESTsetting provides file coldesl storage area.
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About storage drawer and cover removal.
Not all features are on all models.
Storage Drawers
ToRemove:
These drmvers can beremoved easily 1)ylifting up slightly while
pulling tile drawers pasl lhe stop location.
When tile door cannol be opened enough 1opull lhe &rover
sl_aighl out, slide tile drawe_ t()wmd lhe middle and _emove il.
Remove tile glass, then tile fl-ame. X4_lenreplacing tile glass, push
the rear edge firmly into tile flame.
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Aboutthe additional features.
Not all features are on all models.
Snuggers
Place afinger on either side of the snugger near the
flont _omove the snugger back and fbnh _ofit yore
needs.
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Two-PositionFreezer Shelf
Fo__models _ithout an icemake_ _,the shelf can 1)e placed
in either position.
For models _dth an icemaker, the shelf must be placed
in the lowe_ position.
Removable Wine Rack
Extra FreezerShelf
Binson the Doors
CanDispenser
Baking Soda Holder
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Aboutthe automatic icemaker.
A newly-installed refrigerator may take 8 to 12hours to begin making ice.
Feelerarm Automatic/cemaker tonsome models)
icemaKer nme STOP
"_/4 [c-_i [L,,;posmon
- "/1
IceStoraeeBin
:eeler _"-r le [[le
ON/down/)osition
Feelerarminthe
STOP(up)position
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Tile icemaker _411produce eight cubes per o, cle-
approxima/ely 100 cubes in a 24-hour period,
depending on fleezer compartnlent temperature, room
temperature, number of door openings and other use
conditions.
If the _efi_igerator is operated before the water
connection is made to tile icemaker, keep tile feeler ann
in die SlOP (up) position.
When the refi_igerator has been connected to the water
supply move tile feeler ann to tile ON (down) position.
Tile icemaker will fill with water when it cools to
freezing, A newly-installed refrigerator may take
8 to 12 hours to begin making ice cubes.
Th_ow away the fi_st f)ewbatches of ice to allow tile water
line to clear.
Be sure nothing intefieres with the swing of the
feeler ann.
It is normal fbr several cubes to bejoined together.
If ice is not used ffequendv old ice cubes will become
cloudy and taste stale.
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Fee!erarmon #_edispensermodel.
Icemaker Accessory Kit
If your refiigerator did not aheady come equipped _dfll an
automatic icemaker, an icemaker accesso Ukit is available at extra
cost. Check the back of file refligerator tor the specific icemaker kit
needed tor your model.
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Aboutthe ice and water dispenser.
On some models
Spill Shelf
To Use the Dispenser
Press the tim of tim glass gently against tim dispenser pad.
Set the selector switch to ICECUBES,CRUSHEDICEor
WATER(on some models).
The spill shelf is not selfdraining. To reduce water
spotting, the shelf and its glille should be cleaned
regularly.
Ifnowaterisdispensedwhentherefrigeratorisfirstinstalind,there
maybeairin thewaterlinesystem.Pressthedispenserpadforat
leasttwominutestoremovetrappedairfromthewaterlineandto
fi//thewatersystem.Toflushout#npurit/esinthewaterfine,throw
awaythefirstsixglassfulsofwater
CAUTION: Never put fingers or any other
objects into the ice crusher discharge opening.
Ice Storage Bin
Toremove:
Lift lhe flonl of the bin and pull lhe bin suaighl oul
while supporting il al flonl and rear.
Toreplace:
Slide it l)ack on lhe ice bin shelf. If the bin does nol go
all rite way back, remove il and rolale rite drive
mechanism 1/4 ram. Then push lhe bin back again.
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Aboutthe ice and water dispenser.
Water FilterAccessory
The waler fiber is an option at exua cosl and is available
flom your dealer. Specie, WR97X0214. 11has complele
installation instructions and installs on 1/4" O.D.
copper wamr line.
ImportantFactsAbout YourDispenser
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Add ice belore filling lhe glass wilh a heverage. This will prevent
splashing, which could cause lhe ice seleclor switch lo slick or bind.
Do not add ice flom lrays or bags it lhe slorage bin. II may nol
crash or dispense xxell.
Avoid oveFlilling glass _dth ice and use of narrow or exlra-lall
glasses. Backed-up ice can jam lhe chule or cause lhe door in lhe
chum it fleeze shul. If ice is blocking lhe chule, poke il lhrough
xdlh a_x_oden spoon.
Beverages and tbods should not be quick-chilled in the ice
storage bin. Cans, bollles or food packages in lhe slorage bin
may cause the icemaker or auger It jam.
N)me crashed ice may be dispensed even though you selecled
ICECUBES.This happens occasionally when a troy cubes
accidentally get direcled it lhe crasher.
After crashed ice is dispensed, some waler may drip flom
the chute.
Sometimes a mound of snow xdll fbnn on lhe door in the ice
chule. This condition is normal and usually occurs when you
have dispensed crashed ice repealedly. The snow_dll eventually
evaporale.
Dispensed waler is not ice cold. For colder waler, add crashed ice
or cubes befbre dispensing waler.
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Care and cleaning of the refrigerator.
Pressnereto
removeg e. Cleaningthe Outside
The dispenser well, beneafl_ the glille, should be _dped
&)-. Water left in the well may leave deposits. Remove
tim deposils 1)yadding undilmed _inegar lo the well.
Soak until tim deposits disappear or become loose
enough to nnse aw W.
Thedispenserpad(on some models). Clean _itl_ a warm
water and baking soda solution-about a tablespoon
(15 ml) of baking soda lo a quart (1 1)of water. Rinse
fl_oroughly and _dpe &T.
HINT."Openthefreezerdoorpartwaytopreventdispenslegoflee
or waterwhenc/eanleg.
The door handles and trim (on some models). Clean _ith a
cloth dampened _ifl_ soapy water. D_T_ith a soft cloth.
Thesoft doorhandles(on some models) are easy to
keep (lean it they are waxed eve_7 few months. Use a
household wax such as Pledge brand or Jubilee brand
to coat the handles. Clean _ilh soapy water or a
non-abrasive, all-purpose cleaner.
Keeptheoutsideclean,Wipe _itl_a clean clofl_lightly
dampened wi/h kitchen appliance waxor mild
liquid dish detergent. DUand polish _ith a clean,
softcloth.
Donotwipetherefrigeratorwithaso#eddishclothorwet towel
ThesemayleavearesUuethatcanerodethepainLDonot use
scouringpads,powderedcleaners,bleachorcleanerscontaining
bleachbecausetheseproductscanscratchandweakenthepaint
finish.
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Careandcleaningof therefrigerator.
.... .... Cleaningthe lnside
Tohelp prevent odors, leave an ()pen box of baking soda
in tim flesh tbod and fleezer comparlmenls.
Unplugtherefrigeratorbeforecleaning.If this is not
pracO(al, wnng excess moisture out of sponge or (loth
when cleaning mound sx_qtches, lighls or conuols.
1)se an appliance wax polish on dm inside sur[_tce
bel_veen dm doors.
I)sea warmwater and baking soda soluOon-about a
tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda 1oa quart (11)of
water. This bod_ cleans and neuualizes odors. Rinse
and _ipe &T.
After cleaning the door gaskets, apply a d_inlayer of
pelroleumjelly to the door gasketsal ll_ehinge side.
This helps keep the gasketsflom socking and bending
out of shape.
Avoidcleaningcoldglassshrives(onsomemodels)withhot water
becausetheextremetemperaturedifferencemaycausethemto
breaLHaMfeglassshelvescarefully.Bumpingtemperedglasscan
causeit toshatter
Donot washanyplasticrefrigeratorpartsinthedishwasher
except QuickServedishesandlids.
Cleanthecondensercoilsatleast
oRce a }lear
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Under the Refrigerator
For most eflicienl operaOon, keep tim area under tim
refiigeralor clean. Remove lhe base grille and sweep
away or vacuum up dusl.
For besl resuhs, use a brash specially desig_md fbr lhis
purpose. I1is available a! mos! appliance pmls slores.