GE TBX22PRBMLBB User manual

GEAppliances
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Part No. 162D3948PO07 Pub No 49 60012 12 98 OG

Congratulations!
YouAre Now Partof theGEFamily.
Welcome to the GE l_(mily.
We're proud of our quality
products and we are
committed to pro'riding
dependable service. You'll
see it in this easy-to-use
()wner's Manual and you'll
hear it in the fl'iendly voices
of 01.ll ` O.IStOlller servi(e
department.
Best ()fall, you'll experience
these vahles each time yoll
use your refl'igerator.
That's important, because
your new reti'igerator',rill
be part oi your titmily tbr
many)-ears. And _r-ehope
you will be part of ours tbr a
long time to come.
We thank g)u tor bu}ing
GE. We appreciate yore.
purchase, and hope you
will continue to rely on us
whenever you need quality
appliances lbr your home. Important!
Staple sales slip or cancelled
check here.
Proof of the original purchase date
is needed to obtain service under
the warranty.
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
compartment.

GE& You,
A ServicePartnership
Ask any 6E appliance owner and they will
teflyou 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
yourself injust a few minutes? This
Owner's Manual can tell you how
ReadthisManual
Inside you _dll find many
helpful hints on how to use and
maintain your refl'igerator
properly. Just a little preventive
(are on }x)ur part can save you a
great deal of time and llloney
over the lite of your reliigerator.
ReviewtheSectionon
TroubleshootingTips
You'll lind many answers to
cornlllOIl problenls here.
If _x)u review OLIFchart of
Troubleshooting Tips first,
youmay not need to call lot
se*_'iceat all.
If YouNeedService
Ifyou do need service,you (:an
rebe,:knowing help isonly a
phone call away.Alistof toll-Fee
([iStOlllel" serviceII[llnbel"s is
included in the back section.
()r, intheU.S.,you can alwws
(:allthe GEAnswer Center <"_
at 80(1.626.2000,24 hours a day,
7claysa week. In Canada,(:all
1-800-361-34(t0.
Safety Information
SafetyPrecautions ....... 4
How to ConnectFlectricity .... 6
UseofAdapFetPlugs, ...... 6. 7
Useof FxtensfonCords, ...... 7
Operating Instructions
TemperatureControls ..... 8- !0
Features............. 11-16
AutomaticIcemaka ....... 17
Iceand WaterDispenser,, 18.!9
CamandCleaning....... 20-22
Installation instructions
Preparingto
InstalltheRe_igerator.... 23.24
Waterline Installation ,. ,25-29
Reversingthe DoorSwtng/
Remow_"theDoors ..... 30-37
TroubleshootingTips
NormalOperaF/ngSounds.... 38
Before Yoc
CarlForService .... 39-42
Customer Service
Warrant)
_orCanadianCustomers..... 46
Warrant)
tot U,S.Customers.......... 47
ServiceTelephone
Numbers ......... BackCover
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATiON.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
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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 refrigerator must be
properly installed and
located ill accordance with
the Installation Instructions
betbre it is used.
Do not allow children to
climb, stand or hang on tile
shelves in tile reldgerator.
They could damage the
reldgerator and seriously
injure themselves.
Do not touch tile cold
surfaces in tile ti'eezer
comparunent when hands
are damp or wet. Skin may
stick to these extremely (old
sllrPaces.
Do not store or use gasoline
or ()tiler tlalnl'!lable vapors
and liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance.
In reti'igerators with
alltOlllatic icemakers, avoid
contact with the moving parts
of tile ejector mechanism, or
",_ithtile heating element that
releases tile cubes. ]L)onot
place fingers or hands on the
automatic icemaking
mechanism while tile
refrigerator is plugged in.
Keep fingers out of tile
"pinch point" areas;
clearances between tile
doors and between tile doors
and cabinet are necessaxily
small. Be carehll closing
doors when children are in
the area.
Unplug tile refrigerator
before cleaning and making
repairs.
NOTE."Westronglyrecommend
thntanyservicingbeperformed
byaqunIifiedindividt/nl.
Turning tile control to tile
OFFposition does not remove
power to tile light ciroait.
Do not ret_'eeze fl'ozen toods
which have thawed
completely.

RISKOF
CHILDENTRAPMENT
PROPERDISPOSALOFTHEREFRIGERATOR
Child entrapment and st_lbcation are not problems of
the past.Junked or abandoned rel_igerators are still
dangerous...even if they will sit t()r "just a lew days."
If you are getting rid of your old reliigerator, please
t()llow the instructions below to help prevent accidents.
Before You ThrowAway YourOld Refrigerator
or Froozer:
Take ofl the doors.
l.eave the shelves in place so that children may not
easily climb inside.
CFCDisposa/
5:'(ur old retiiger_ttor has a coolino system that used
CI?Cs (chlorotluorocarbons). CFCs are believed to harm
stratospheric ozone.
lfvou are throwin , away your old reii" gerat( r make
sure the CFC reii'igerant is removed for proper disposal
1)_a(lualitied set_,dcer,ltvou intentionally release this
(;l}'1;reiHgemntyou'"" "can be subject to tines and
imprisonment under provisions ot environmental
legislation.

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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING:
HOWTOCONNECTELECTRICITY
Donot, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third
(ground) prong from the power cord. Forpersonal safety,
this appliance must be properly grounded.
The po_ er cord c,f this appliance is equipped _dth a 3-prong
(grounding) plug _dli( h mates _itll a standard 3-prong
(oroundir_g) wall outlet to mirfimize tile possibility oi ele( tric
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shock hazard t_'om this appliance.
Have tile wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified electrician
to make sure tile outlet is properly grounded.
Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is encountered, it is your
personal responsibili Uand obligation to have it replaced with a
properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.
Tile refl'igerator should ahvays be plugged into its own indisdual
ele( trical outlet xdlich has a voltage rating that matches tile rating
plate.
This provides tile best performance and also prevents overloading
house',tiring circuits which could cause a fire hazard fl'om
oxerheated ",tires.
Never unplug your refligerator by pulling on tile power cord.
Al',_wysgrip plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet.
Repair or replace immediately all power cords that have become
frayed or otherwise damaged. Do not use a cord that sh<ms cracks
or abrasion damage along its length or at either end.
When moving tile refrigerator a'_x-a,v_]'()[nthe wall be careful not to
roll over or damage tile pox_er cord.
USEOFADAPTERPLUGS
(Adapterplugsnotpermitted/n Canada)
Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions,
we strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug.
However, iiyou must !lse an adapter, where local codes permit, a
temporary connection may be made to a properly grounded 2-prong
wall outlet by use of a [11Aisted adapter available at most local
hard',x'are stores.

Tile larger slot in tile adapter must be aligned with the larger slot in
the wall outlet to provide proper polarity in tile connection of tile
power cord.
When disconnecting tile power cord lrom tile adapter, always hold
the adapter in place with one hand while pulling the power cord
phg with the other hand. It this is not done, the adapter ground
terminal is veUlikely to break with repeated use.
It the adapter ground terminal breaks, DONOTUSEthe refl'igemtor
until a proper grollild has been established.
Attachingtheadaf)tefgroundterminaltoawalloutletcoverscrewdoesnot
groundtheapplianceunlessthecovascrewismetal,andnotinsubtedandthe
walloutletisgroundedthroughthehousewiring.Youshouldhavethecircuit
checkedbyaqualifiedelectriciantomakesuretheoutletisproperlygroL_Tded
USEOFEXTENSIONCORDS
Because of potential safety hazards under certain
conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an
extension cord.
However, iiyou irltlSt llse all extension cord, it is absohltely
necessa Uthat it be a UIAisted (in the United States) or a CSA
certified (in Canada), 3-wire grounding type appliance extension
cord havino..,a ,gr°unding, type.plug and outlet and that the electrical
rating oithe cord be 15 amperes (minimum) and 120 volts.
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
GE family.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

Aboutthe controlson therefrigerator.
The temperature controls on your refrigerator have letters and numbers.
Initially set the fresh food control at 5 and the freezer control at 6.
Ifyou want colder or warmer temperatures, adjust the fresh food
temperature first. When satisfied with that setting, adjust the freezer
temperature.
5INITIAL SETTING
9COLDEST
FRESH FOOD
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ControlSettings
fresh Food Control
Tile flesh tood (:oiltrol illaiiltair)s tile teillper;ltures
throughout tile refrigerator.
Movir N the fl'esh food control to OFFstops (:()()lingin
both areas-lt'esh lood and tieezer-but does not shut
off power to the relt'igerator.
Freezer Control
Tile fl'eezer (:ontrol moves a dam[)er to (hange tile
arnollnt of cold air that UlOVeStl'()in the n'eezer to tile
ti'esh li)od compartment.
Power Saver Switch
Push switch to tile POWERSAVERsetting to reduce
tile amount ot electrici b' required to operate your
refiigerator.
Wire this s_iu:h iurned iothe POWERSAVERseiting
moisture may tbrm on die OU/sideof the rdrigerator,
especially when the weather is humid,
()ver time, moisture that foFfns Oil tile surl_tce may
cause rtlst.
To prevent moisture oil tile outside, nlove tile power
saver switch fl'om tile POWER SAVER setting.
Cost?About No same as it costs to use2 night lights.

Aboutthe controlson the refrigerator.
How ToTestTemperatures
Use the milk test fbr the fl'esh food compartment. Pla(e a cont_-finer
of milk on the top shelf and check it a day later, ff the milk is too
warm or too cold, a({justthe temperature controls.
Use the ice cream test ior the fi'eezer compartment. Place a
container of ice cream in the center of the fi'eezer and check it atier
a day. lfit's too hard or to() soft, a({just the temperature controls.
Atter chawing the controls, allow 24hours tot the refrigerator to reach the
tempemtuf_ you have set
Feed Storage
The type ot packag-ing-used and the storag-e temperatures will alle(t
how long food will keep in the refrigerator.
New food storage guidelines are constantl) being developed.
()onsu/tthe CountyExtensionSavice tot the latest intomTationon freezingand
storir_gfoods.
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Abouttherefrigeratorshelvesanddishes.
Not all features are on all models.
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ToRefrlove
Rearrangingthe Shelves
Shelvesill the fl'esh food
alld freezer (Olllpal'tilleilts
;Irea(!justable.
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QuickServe TM System
CAUTION:Dishes and lids are not designed for
use on the range top, broiler or in the regular
oven. Such use can be hazardous.
Ojfick Sel_,e TM dishes fit into a rad< that hangs on tile
flesh food or fl'eezer door. Tile rack can be moved in
the same IllalllleF as the door bins.
l)ishes and lids are sale lot use in micr(_wave ovens,
1 t110 r' °
7e:"ge 4toi Sand treezers.
Donotusewhencookingh{gbfatroods,suchasbacon,andhigh,
sugarfoods,sucf_asc_ndyands2rup.Thehigbtemperaturesofthe
fatandsugarcancausebubblestoloft}'}Olltheinsided thedish.
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Abouttherefrigeratorbins.
Not all features are on all models.
Quick Store Bin
Tooper To avoid dalll;4gh'lg tile rel]riger_ttor, lil[tl_.e sttre tile bin is
[] PushUD dosed _md l'ud_ed, betbre dosin _ tile rel]ri grel'_ttOf door ,
This bin (:all be placed on tile flesh tb(ld or freezer doors.
[] Pullforwm
Toremove the bin, lift up and out of the bin housing.
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B[ Mouslng
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Tomove, lift tile bin housing up and out ot tile snpports
on tile door. You do llot have to FeHlove the bin fl'om
the housingwhen moving it.

Adjustable HumidityDrawers
Slide the (o mol all the way to the HIGHsetting
to provide high humidity recommended for most
vegetables.
Slide the control all the ",_ayto the LOW setting to
provide lower humidity levels recommended tor
most fl'uits.
Snacks Drawer
Tile sna( ks drawer can be lnoved to tile inost useflll
location for your family's needs.
Adjustable Temperature Meat Drawer
'When tile drawer is placed in the top 1;slots on the lelt
side and the lever is set at COLDEST,air h'om the h'eezer
is tor(ed around the drawer to keep it very (:old.
Yoi1cab iIlove tile drawer to any location ifyon don't
"aant the extra cold storage.
The settings can be a(!iusted am'where between COLD
and COLDEST.
When set at COLD,tile drawer will stay at tile normal
refrigerator temperature.
The COLDESTsetting provides the coldest storage area.
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Aboutstoragedrawerandcoverremoval.
Not all features are on all models.
Storage Drawers
ToRemove:
These drawers (:an be removed easily by liiiing up slightly while
pulling the drawers past the stoplocation.
When the door cannot be opened enough to pull the drawer
su'aight out, slide the drawer toward the nfiddle and remove it.
Remove the glass, then the frame./_, hen replacing the glass, push
the rear edge fimflv into the lt'ame.
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Aboutthe additional features.
Not all features are on all models.
Snuggers
Place a finger on either side otthe snu ,ger near the
tt'ont to moxe the snugger bad< and forth to th }our
needs.

Two-PositionFreezer Shelf
l:'or models _dthout an icemaker, the shelf can be pla(ed
in either position.
For models with an icemaker, the shelf must be placed
in the lower position.
Condiment Caddy
The condiment (add? keeps frequently used
condiments together. It fits in yore" reti'igerator door
shelf'. A convenient handle allo',_s condiments to be
easily carried to the table.
Beverage Rack
Sli(le-out beverage ra(k holds twelve cans of soda or
two wine/water bottles (lengthwise). Can be removed
for cleaning.
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Aboutthe additional features.
Not all features are on all models.
ExtraFreezer Sheff Bins on the Doors
Baking Soda Holder
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Abouttheautomaticicemaker.
A newly-installed refrigerator may take 8 to 12hours to begin making ice.
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Feelerarmon thedispensermodel,
Automatic Icemaker (onsomemodels)
Yhe icemaker will produce eight cubes per c?_le-
approximately 1O0 cubes in a 24-hour period,
depending on l_'eezer compartment temperature, room
temperature, number of door openings and other use
(onditions.
If the retrigerator is operated betbre the water
connection is made to the icemaker, keep tile leeler arm
in the STOP (up) position.
When tile relfigerator has been connected to the water
supply, move the teeler arm to the ON (down) poshion.
rile icemaker will fill with water when it cools to
li'eezing. A newly-installed retligerator may take
u_ 12hours to begin making ice cubes.
throw away the first low batches once to allow the water
line to clear.
Be sure nothing interleres with the s_dng ol tile
[eeler arm.
It is normal lor several cubes to be,joined together.
It ces not used ti'eque _tly, old ice cubes will become
cloudy and taste stale.
Icemaker Accessory Kit
lfvour refiigerator (lid not already come equipped with an
atltOillatic icenlaker, all icenlaker accessory kit ixavailable at extra
cost. Check the back of the reldgerator fi)r the spedfic icemaker kit
needed lot your model.
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Abouttheice andwater dispenser.
Onsome models
Press tile tim of tile glass gently against tile dispenser pad.
Set tileselectorswitchtoICE CUBES, CRUSHED/CEor
WATER (on some models).
Tile spill shell is not self-draining. To redu(e water
spotting, tile sheli and its grille should be (leaned
reg_flarl}.
SF Shelf If no water isdispensed when therefrigerator is first installed, there
may beair inthe water linesystem. Pressthe dispenserpad tot at
least two minutes to remove trapped air #ore the water lineand to
fill the water system. Toflushout impuritlas in the water line, dTmw
away the first six glassfuls of water
CAUTION: Nover put fingers or any Other
objects into the ice crusher discharge opening.
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Ice StorageBin
Toremove:
tiff tile front of the bin and pull tile bin straight out
_dlile supporting it at fl'ont and rear.
Toreplace:
Slide it back on tile ice 1)inshelf. Ifthe 1)indoes not go
all tile "_ayl)acl% remove it }iil(lrotate tile drive
mechanism 1/4 titl'll, Then push tile bin back again.

Water Filter Accessory
The water lilter is _moption _ltextra cost and is available
tt()m your dealer. Specit}.' WR97X0214. It has complete
installation instructions and installs on I/4" ().D.
copper water line.
ImpoF_antFactsAbout YourDispenser
Add i(e l)efore tilling the glass with a l)everage. This will pre,,ent
splashin " which could cause the ice selector switch to stick or bind.
l)o not add ice ti'om trays or bags to the storage bin. It may not
crush or dispense well.
Avoid overiilling glass with ice and use ot nan'o',_ or extra-tall
glasses. Backed-up ice can jam the chute or cause the door in the
chute to tteeze shut. Ifice is l)locking the chute, poke it through
with awooden spoon.
Beverages and li)ods should not be quicDchilled in the ice
storage bin. Cans, bottles or t()od packages in the storage bin
may cause the icemaker or auger tojam.
Some crashed ice may be dispensed even though you selected
ICECUBES.This happens occasionally when a tew cubes
ac(identally get directed to the crusher
AIier crushed ice is dispensed, some water may drip tt'om
the chute.
Sometil-nes a inound of snowwill t()rl-n on the door in the ice
chute. This condition is normal and usually occurs when you
have dispensed crashed ice repeatedly. The snow will eventually
evaporate.
Dispensed',_ ater is not ice (old. For (older water, add (rushed ice
or cubes before dispensing water.
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Care and cleaning of the refrigerator.
Pressh_etoCleaning the Outside
removegrille
|The dispenser wel!, l)eneath the _rille, should be wiped
dry. Water leli in the well may leave deposits. Remove
_ the deposits by adding undihlted vinegar to tile well.
//- \,_ Soak until the deposits disappear or become loose
enough to rinse away,
The dispenser pad (on some models). (;lean with a warm
water and baking soda solution about a tablespoon
( 1r) 1111)Ot baking soda to a quart ( I l) ol watel'. ][{illse
thoroughly and wipe dt T.
HINT:Openthe treeza doorpl)rt w_y toprevent dispensinqot ice
or w;?tefwhen c/ei_ning.
The door handles and _rim (on some models). Clean with a
cloth dampened with soapy water, l)Fy wifll a solt cloth.
The soft door handles (on some models) are easy to
keep clean il they are waxed every lew months. Use a
household wax such as Pledge brand or Jubilee brand
to coat the handles. (;lean wifll soapy water or a
non-abrasive, all-purpose cleaner.
Keep the outside clean. Wipe whh a clean clofll lightly
dampened with kitchen appliance wax or mild
liquid dish detergent. 1)ly and polish with a clean.
solt cloth.
Do not wipe therefrigerator with a soiled dishcloth of wet towel.
Thesem_y le;we ar_sidue th;?tcan erodethepaint. Donot use
scouringp;_ds,powdered cleaners,ble;_chor cleaners cont;2ning
bleach because theseproductscan scratch and weaken thep_?int
finish.
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