GE TBX22R Installation instructions

Use and Careof
No-Frost model
TBX22R
with
Ice Dispenser
Energy-savingtips
P2
Icedispenser P5
EnergySaverSwitchP7
How long should you
storefoods?
P8
Questions?
Use the ProblemSolver
PI2
bur Direct Line to General Electric
The
GE Answer Centei"800.626.2000

Contents
Energy-Saving Tips .......... .2
ImportantSafetyInstructions. .. .3
How toConnectElectricity .. .3,4
InstallationRequirements. ... .3,4
. How to Adjust Rollers ........ .4
Automatic Icemakerand
Dispenser
.............. .5,6
Controls ................. .7
How to Set Temperature
How toUse Energy Saver
Switch.
.................. .7
Food Storage Suggestions ..... .8
How to Adjust Shelves ........ .9
Fobd-Saver System ........... 10
User Maintenance
Instructions
............... 11
Water FilterAccessory ........ 11
The Problem Solver ...... .12, 13
IfYou Need Service ......... .15
Warranty .......... .BackCover
Help us
heha Ir you. ..
Read this book carefull!,.
It is intended to helpyou operate
and maintain yournew refrigerator
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
GeneralElectricCompany
Appliance Park
Louisville,
KY 40225
Write ciow~ the nlockt and
seriaf numbers.
You'll see them ona label at the
bottom,just insidethe fresh food
compartment door.
Thesenumbers arealso on the
Consumer ProductOwnership
Registration Cardthat came with
your refrigerator.
Before sending
in the registration
card, please writethese numbers
here:
Model Number
Serial Number
Use these numbers in any
correspondence orservicecalls
concerning yourrefrigerator.
If you received a damaged
refrigerator,
immediately contact
the dealer (orbuilder)that soldyou
the refrigerator.
Save time and money.
Beforeyou requestservice,
check
the Problem Solver on pages
12 and
13. It lists minorcausesof
operating problems thatyou can
correctyourself.
Energy-Saving Tips
Location of your refrigeratoris
important. Avoid locating itnext to
your range,a heatingvent or where
the sun willshinedirectlyon it.
Don't openthe doorsmore often
than necessary.
Close thedoors as soon as possible,
particularlyin hot, humid weather.
Keep Energy Saver Switch inthe
left positionunlessmoisture forms
on the outsideof the refrigerator.
Be sure thedoorsareclosed
tightly. Before leavingthehouse
or retiring forthe night, checkto
be sure thedoorshaven't been left
openaccidentally.
Storeonly thosefoods requiring
refrigerationin your refrigerator.
Wipemoisturefrom bottles and
cartonsbefore putting themin the
refrigerator.
Keep foods coveredto reduce
moisture buildupinside the
refrigerator.
If youturn the controlsto the
coldest position forquickchilling
or freezing,be sureto turn them
back to regular settings.
Don't ovemwd your refrigerator.
Overcrowding canrequireextra
electricalenergy
to keep everything
cool.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions beforeusing this appliance.
WARNING-Men using this
appliance,always exercisebasic
safetyprecautions,includingthe
following:
Use this applianceonly for its
intended purposeas describedin
this Use andCareBook.
This refrigerator must be
properly installed in accordance
with the Installation Instructions
before it is used. Seegrounding
instructionsbelow and on page 4.
Never unplug your refrigerator
by pulling on thepower cord.
Always gripplug
firmly and pull
straightout fromthe outlet.
Repair or replaceimmediately all
electric service cords thathave
become frayed
or otherwise
damaged. Do not usea cord that
shows cracksorabrasion damage
along its lengthor at either the plug
or connector end.
--.-. When moving your refrigerator
~~, away from thewall, be carefulnot
to rollover
or damage thepower
cord.
After your refrigeratoris in
operation, donot touch the cold
surfaces, particularlywhen hands
are damp
or wet. Skin mayadhere
to these extremely coldsurfaces.
1
Onceyou have removedthe ice
cube storage container from your
refrigerator, do not placefmgers
or hands on the automatic
icemaking mechanismwhile the
refrigerator
is plugged in. This will
help protect you from possible injury.
It willalso prevent interference with
the moving parts of the ejector
mechanism, or with the heating
elementthat releasesthe cubes.
Don't refreeze fmzen foods which
have thawedcompletely. The
United StatesDepartmentof
Agriculturein Home and Garden
Bulletin No.
69 says:
". . .You may safely refreeze frozen
foods that have thawed if theystill
contain icecrystalsor
if they are
stillcold-below 40°F.
". . .Thawed ground meats, poultry
or fish that have
any off-odoror
off-color should not be refrozen and
shouldnot be eaten. Thawed ice
cream should bediscarded. If the
odor or color of
any food ispoor or
questionable,get rid of it. The food
may bedangerousto eat.
"Even partial thawing andrehing
reducethe eating quality of foods,
particularly fruits, vegetables and
prepared foods.Theeatingquality
of red meats isaffected lessthan
that of manyother foods. Use
refrozen foods
as soon as possible to
save as much of their eatingquality
asyou can?
If your old refrigeratoris still
around thehouse but not inuse,
be sureto remove the doors. This
will reducethe possibilityof
dangerto children.
Unplug your refrigerator:
A. Before making anyrepairs.
Note: We strongly recommend
that anyservicingbe performed
by a qualified individual.
B. Before cleaning.
C. Before replacinga burned-out
light bulb, the refrigeratorshould
be unplugged
in order to avoid
contactwith a live wirefilament.
(A burned-out lightbulb may
break when being replaced.)
Note: 'Ibrningcontrolto OFF
position doesnot remove power
to the lightcircuit.
Do not operateyour refrigerator
in the presence of explosivefumes.
Hob%' :Q C9WIeCt
eiertrlcfty
For personal safety,
this appliance must be
properly grounded.
Thepower cordof this appliance
is equipped witha three-prong
(grounding) plug which mates with
PREFERRED
METHOD
Fig. 1 ///
GROUND EXISTS
INSURE
PROPER
BEFORE USE
a standard three-prong (grounding)
wall outlet(Fig. 1) to minimizethe Havewall outletand circuitchecked
possibility
of electric shockhazard by a qualifiedelectriciantomake
,* fromthisappliance. sureoutletis properly grounded.
3
Where a standard two-prong wall
outlet is encountered,it is your
personal responsibility and
obligationto have it replaced with
a properly grounded three-prong
wall outlet.
DO NOT, UNDER ANY
CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT
OR REMOVE THE THIRD
(GROUND) PRONG FROM
THE POWER CORD.
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Part No. 468330P03

InStallatiOn Requirements (continued)--IMPORTANT.. . PleaseRead Carefully.
Use of Adapter
Plug
Because of potential safety hazards
under certain conditions,we
strongly recommend against useof
an adapter plug. However, if you
still elect to use an adapter, where
local codes permit, a TEMPORARY
CONNECIION may be made to a
properly grounded two-prong wall
outlet by use ofa UL listed adapter
(Fig.
2) available at most local
hardware stores.
TEMPORARYMETHOD
IADAPTER PLUGS NOT
PERMITTED IN CANADA1
Fig. 2
p- AND FIRM CONNECTION
BEFORE USE
The larger slot in the adapter must
be aligned with the larger slot in the
wall outlet to provide proper polarity
in the connectionof the power cord.
CAUTION: Attachingan adapter
ground terminal to wall outlet cover
screw does not ground appliance
unless cover screw is metal, and
not insulated, andwall outlet is
grounded through house wiring.
You shouldhave circuit checkedby
a qualified electrician to make sure
the outlet is properly grounded.
When disconnecting thepower
cord from the adapter,
always hold
the adapter withone hand. If this
is notdone, the adapter ground
terminal is very likely to break
with repeated use.
Should the adapter ground
terminal break, DO NOT USE the
appliance until a proper ground
has again been established.
Use of Extension Cords
Because of potential safety hazards
under certain conditions,we
strongly recommend against the
use of an extensioncord. However,
if you still elect to use an extension
cord, it is absolutely necessary that
it be a UL listed 3-wire grounding
type appliance extension cord having
a groundingtypeplug and outlet
and thatthe electrical ratingof the
cordbe
15 amperes (minimum) and
120 volts.Suchextension cordsare
obtainable through your local
serviceorganization.
The refrigerator should always
be plugged into its own
individual electrical outlet-
(115 volt, 60 Hertz, or100volt, 50
Hertz, single phase AC). This is
recommended for best performance
and to prevent overloading house
wiring circuits, which could cause a
fire hazardfrom overheating wires.
Refrigerator Location
Do not install refrigerator where
temperature willgo below 60°F.
because it will not run often enough
to maintainproper temperatures.
Do install iton a floor strong
enoughtosupport a fully loaded
refrigerator.
Also seeEnergy-Saving Tips
regarding location.
Clearances
Allow the following clearances
for ease of installation and
properaircirculation:
Sides
............... 314"
Top .................. 1"
Back.. ............... 1"
Water Supply to Icemaker
You will need to connect your
icemaker to a cold water line. A
water supply kit containing copper
tubing, shut-off valve, fittings and
instructions isavailable at extra
cost from your dealer. There
should be sufficient tubing for the
icemaker fromthecold water
supply to allow moving the
refrigerator out from the wall
several feet (approximately 3 coils
of 1/4-inchcopper tubing that
measures at least
10 inchesin
diameter).
4
Rollers c.q
c .+
Adjustable rollers, which enable
you to move yourrefrigerator away
fromthe wall for cleaning,are
located behind the basegrille.
These rollers should be set
so that
the refrigerator is firmly positioned
on the floor and the front is raised
just enough that thedoors close
easily when opened about halfway.
To adjust rollers, remove the base
grille by grasping
it at the bottom
and pulling
it out.
'Purn roller adjusting screws
clockwise to raise refrigerator,
counterclockwise to lower it. Use
adjustable wrench
(3/8" hex head
bolt) orpliers.
When adjusting
front rollers for proper
doorclosure, we recommend that
the bottom front edgeof the cabinet
.be approximately 3/4" fromthe
floor.
To replace base grille, align prongs
on backof grille with clamps in
cabinet andpush forward until the
grille snaps into place.
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Your refrigeratorhas an automatic
icemakerand a dispenserthat
dispensesice cubes and crushed ice
through thefreezercompartment
door. Here's how they work.
Automatic icemaker
(1) fills ice
storage bin
(2).
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J
Pressure on the ice cradle (3)
activates the motor-powered auger
(4) which feeds cubes from storage
bin into glass through chute (5)
when selectorswitch is set at ICE
CUBES.
When the switch ismoved to
CRUSHEDICE, a baffle
in the
housing channelscubes through the
crusher
(6) and crushed ice falls
into theglass through the chute.
Spillsare caught
in a recessed
area
(7).
Water is suppliedautomatically to
the icemakerby a solenoid valve.
A
connection to the household cold
water system isall that's needed.
Important Facts about
Your Dispenser
Your icemaker will producean
average of five cubesanhour-
approximately 120 cubesin a 24-
hour period-depending on freezer
compartmenttemperature, room
temperature,number of door
openings andotheruse conditions.
The ice storage bin holds about
200
cubes.
Intermittent dispensing oficeis
normal.
If ice flowinterruptionis
more thanbrief, ice clumpsmay be
the causeand should be removed,
following instructions below and
on page
6.
Avoid overfillingglasswith ice
and use of narrow
or extra-tall
glasses.
Backed-up icecan jam the
chute or causethe door
in the chute
to freezeshut. Periodically open
the freezercompartment door and
look down into the chute.
If ice is
blocking the chute, poke it through
with a wooden spoon.
To help keep bits of ice from
being sprayed beyond the glass,
place glasscloseto ice chute-
but not
so closethat it blocks
outcoming ice.
Ice should not be dispensed
into thin
glasses, finechina or
delicate crystal-they can crackor
chipfrom the combinedpressureof
your hand pressing them againstthe
cradleand ice dropping intothem.
Iceshould be dispensed before
filling
glass with beverage. This
will prevent splashing, whichis
annoying and which, if thesplash
reaches the iceselectorswitch,
could cause it tostickorbind.
Beveragesandfoods should not
be quick-chilled intheicestorage
bin. Cans, bottlesorfood packages
in the storage binmay causethe
icemakerto malfunction.
Iceother than that produced
by your icemaker should not be
addedto theice storage
bin-it
may not crush ordispensewell.
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Seiore "sing TAuur
Icemaker md Xspenser
If your refrigerator is operated
before the waterconnectionis
made, removethe ice storagebin
and makesure the
ON-OFF lever is
in the OFF (up)position.
To remove ice storage bin:
1. Lift leftcorner to disengage the
tab on the bin from the slot in the
ice
bin shelf.
2. Pull bin straightout while
supporting
it at front and rear.
To replaceice storagebin:
Slide it back until the tab at the left
front cornerof bin engages the slot
in the ice binshelf. If thebin does
not
go all the way back, remove it
and rotate thedrive mechanism 1/4
turn.
Then pushthe bin back again until
tab on bin engagesslot
in bin shelf.
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Part No. 468330P03

When water supply has been
connected to icemaker,
remove ice
storagebin, move ON-OFF lever
on icemaker to the ON (down)
position, and replace bin.
Icecubemold automaticallyfills
with water after cooling to freezing
temperatures. First cubes normally
freeze after several hours.
NOTE: With a newly-installed
refrigerator, allow about
24 hours
for freezer compartment to cool down
to proper icemaking temperatures.
Once Your Icemaker
Is in Operation
Throw away first few batches of ice
cubes
(10 or 15 cubes). This flushes
away impurities
in water line. Do the
same after vacations
or extended
periods when ice isn't used.
Keep ice level to keep icemaker
productive.
Cubes ejected into an
empty storagebin will pile up close
to icemaker and push feeler arm up
to OFF position prematurely,when
bin is only partially full. Level cubes
by hand-or dispense some-and
icemaking will resume. Keep cubes
distributed evenly and icemaker will
produce enough ice to
fill bin.
Caution:
Under rare circumstances,
icecubesmay be discolored,
usually with a green-bluish
hue.
This unusual discoloration
is apparentlydueto several
factors, suchascertain
characteristics of local waters,
household plumbing, andthe
accumulation of copper salts in
an inactive water supplyline
which feeds
the icemaker.
Continued useof such
discolored icecubes may be
injurious to health.
If such
discoloration isobserved,
discard the ice cubes and
contact your General Electric
Factory ServiceCenter
or an
authorized Customer
Care" Servicer.
To dispense ice:
Set selector switch on front of
freezer compartmentdoor to ICE
CUBES
or CRUSHSD ICE.
Gripglassware firmly near rim and
press rim gently but firmly against
the rubber-cushioned cradle.
When dispensing ice:
Some crushed ice may be dispensed
eventhoughyou selected
CUBES.
This happens occasionally when a
few cubes inadvertently get diverted
to the crusher.
Sometimes a mound of snow will
formonthe door in the ice chute.
This condition is normal, and usually
occurswhen you havedispensed
crushed ice repeatedly.The snow
will eventually evaporate.
CAUTION: Never putfingers
or other objects into the ice
crusher discharge opening.
To stop dispensing:
Release pressure fromcradle and
withdraw slowly to catch last bits of
ice
or dropsof water.
Some slight drippingmay occur
following dispensing of crushed ice.
Excessive spills shouldbe wiped
dry immediately.
6
Do notpour water in spill shelf
because it is not self-draining-pour
it in kitchensink. The shelf and its
grille should be cleaned regularly
according to instructions on page
11.
If ice clumps form in storage bin:
The icemaker ejects cubesin groups
of five, and it is normal for several
cubes to
be joined together. However,
infrequent usage of ice can cause ice
clumps to form in the storage bin,
resultingin temporary malfunction
of the dispensermechanism.
If this happens:
remove storage bin from freezer
compartment.
break up ice clumps with fingertip
pressure and discard remaining
clumps.
replace bin beforc remaining
cubes melt and fuse together.
If ice is used infrequently, old
ice cubes
will become cloudy and
taste stale. Empty ice storage bin
periodically and wash it in lukewarm
water. Be sure to allow storage bin
to cool before replacing
it-
otherwise icecubes will stick tothe
metal auger.
Turn manual icemaker switch to
OFF position when:
home water supply is to be turned
off for severalhours.
ice storage bin is to beremoved
for a periodof time.
going away onvacation, at which
timeyou should alsoturn off the
valve in the water supply line to
your refrigerator.
When a large supply of ice will
be needed, make extra cubes ahead
of time. Store them in plastic bags or
containers infreezer compartment.
If this is your firsticemaker,
you'll hear occasional sounds that
may be unfamiliar. They are normal
icemaking sounds andare not cause
forconcern.
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.I .

Operating Your Refrigerator
*A.
Set the Temperature Contra
I 1
TEMPERATURE CONTROLS
I
c INITIALSETTING
E COLDEST 1
FRESH FOOD
INITIALSETTING 5
COLDEST 9
ALLOW 24 HOURS FOR TEMPERATURESTOSTABILIZE I
Your refrigeratorhas twocontrols
that letyou regulate the temperature
in the fresh food andfreezer
compartments.
INITIALLY,set the FRESH
FOOD controlat 5 and the
FREEZER controlat
C.
For colder or warmer temperatures,
adjust thedesiredcompartment
control one letter or number ata time.
IMPORTANT: Wheninitially
setting controls, or adjusting them,
allow
24 hours for temperatures
to stabilize,
or evenout.
Note: Turning fresh food control
to
OFF position stops cooling in
BOTH compartments-fresh food
AND freezer-but does not shut
off powertorefrigerator.
How to test temperatures
Use the milk test for the fresh food
compartment.
Placea containerof
milk on the top shelf in the tiesh
food compartment.Check
it a day
later. If the milk is too warmor too
cold, adjust the tempera- controls.
Use the ice cream test for the
freezer compartment. Place a
container of ice cream in the center
of the freezer compartment.Check
it aftera day. If it’s toohard or too
soft, adjust the temperature controls.
Always allow 24 hoursfor
the refrigerator to reach the
temperature youset.
If you turn your household
thermostat below
60°F. atnight
.. .you may want toturn the lettered
control one step colder, as from “C”
to
“D? Coolertemperatures in the
house may causethe compressor to
operate less frequently, thus allowing
the freezer compartmentto warm
somewhat.To protect your frozen
food supply, leave your
lettered
setting atthis colder setting for the
entire winteror for whatever period
of time you areturningdown your
thermostat. This is especially
important when the thermostatis
turned down for
an extended period.
This change shouldhave no effect
on your fresh foodcompartment.
However,
if freezingoccurs, turn
the numberedcontrolone step
warmer, asfrom
“5” to “41’
When you stopturning the
thermostat down, turn temperature
controls back
to their regular settings.
Energy Saver Switch
The Energy Saver Switch is located
on the temperaturecontrol panel.
To reduce the amount of
electricity requiredtooperate
your refrigerator, push switch
tothe leftposition.
7
Thisturns off heaters in your
refrigeratorthat prevent moisture
from forming
on the outside.
Use of the Energy Saver Switch can
save you money.Estimated yearly
savings, depending on your local
electricrates, are asfollows:
EstimatedYearly Savings
Model
. ElectricRate(Per Kwh) Savings
E~~~~~
$ .05 I $ .08 I $ :11
(Approx.)
TBX22R 18%
$13.00 I $20.00 I $28.00
With theheatersturned off, there
is a chancethat moisturemay form
on the outsideof your refrigerator,
especiallywhen the weather is
humid. The humidity is most likely
to be high
in the summer, in the
early morning hours, and
in homes
which arenot air conditioned.
Over an extended periodof time,
moisture that forms on theoutside
may cause deteriorationof the paint
finish.It will be important to protect
the finish by using appliance polish
wax as describedon page 11.
When the Energy Saver Switch
is pushedtothe right, electricity
flows through thelow wattage
heaters which warm the outside
of the cabinet and, undermost
conditions, prevent the forming
of moisture or water droplets.
No Defrosting
It is not necessary to defrost the
freezer or freshfood compartments.
Your refrigerator is designed
and equipped todefrost itself
automatically.
Part No. 468330P03

Food Storage Suggestions
Suggested storage times
for meat and poultry”
IN
Eating qualiiy drops REFRIGERATOR
after time shown AT
35O to 40OF.
DAYS
Fresh Meats
Roasts(Beef & Lamb). .... 3to 5
Rbasts(Pork&Veal) ..... 3to 5
Steaks (Beef). ....... 3 to 5
Chops (Lamb). ........ 3 to 5
Chops (Pork). ......... 3to 5
Ground & Stew Meats. ... 1 to 2
Variety Meats.
....... 1 to 2
Sausage (Pork). ..... 1 to 2
Bacon. ............ 7
Frankfurters. ........ 7
Ham(Whole). ...... 7
Ham(Half). .......... 3 to 5
Ham(Slices). .......... 3
Luncheon Meats..
.... 3 to 5
Sausage(Sm0ked). ... 7
Sausage (Dry & Semi-Dry). . 14 to 21
Cooked Meals and
MeatDishes.
....... 3to4
Gravy
& MeatBroth ...... 1 to 2
Chicken &Turkey(Whole) . . 1 to 2
Chicken(Pieces) ..... 1 to 2
Turkey (Pieces). ....... 1 to 2
Duck & Goose(Whole) . . 1to 2
Giblets. .............. 1 to 2
Processed Meats
Cooked Meats
Fresh Poultry
Cooked Poultry
Pieces(CoveredwithBroth) 1 to 2
Pieces
(Not Covered). .... 3to4
CookedPoultry Dishes.
.. 3 to4
FriedChicken..
......... 3 to4
(Other than formeats & poultry) FREEZER
Most fruits andvegetables. ....... .8-12 months
Lean fish..
................... .6-8 months
Fattyfish, rollsandbreads,
Cakes,pies,sandwiches,
soups,stew,casseroles. .2-3months
left-overs (cooked).
Icecream (originalcarton).
...... 1 monthmax.
......
FREEZER
IN
AT
OOF.
MONTHS
6 to 12
4 to 8
6
to 12
6 to 9
3 to 4
3 to 4
3to 4
1 to2
1
1 to 2
%
1 to2
1 to 2
Freezing
not recom-
mended.
2to
3
2to 3
12
9
6
6
3
6
1
4to 6
4
New techniques are constantly being developed.
Consultthe College
or County Extension
Serviceor your localUtilityCompany forthe
latest information
on freezing and storing foods.
‘US. Department of Agriculture
Meats, fish and poultry purchased
from the storevary in quality and
age; consequently, safe storage
time in your refrigerator will vary.
To storeunfrozen meats, fish and
Always removestore wrappings.
poultry:
Rewrap infoil, filmor wax paper
and refrigerate immediately.
To storecheese, wrap well with
wax paper or aluminum foil,or put
in a plastic bag.
Carefully wrap to expelair and
help prevent mold.
Store pre-packaged cheese in its
own wrapping if you wish.
To storevegetables, use the
vegetable drawers-they’ve been
designed to preserve the natural
moisture and freshnessof produce.
Covering vegetables with a moist
towel helps maintain crispness.
As a further aid to freshness,
pre-packaged vegetables can be
stored in their original wrapping.
Note: Special fresh food compartment
drawers (on models
so equipped)
make
it unnecessary to wrap certain
foods which they’ve been designed
to preserve.Thesedrawers are
described onpage
10.
To storeicecream-Fine-quality
ice cream, with high cream
content, will normally require
slightly lower temperatures than
more “airy” already-packaged
brands with low cream content.
It will be necessary to experimentto
determine the freezer compartment
location and temperature control
setting to keep yourice cream at
the right serving temperature.
The rear of the freezer compartment
is slightlycolder than the front.
Tips on freezing foods
There are three essential requirements
for efficient home freezing.
1. Initial quality. Freeze only top-
quality
Ms. Freezing retains quality
and flavor; it cannot improve quality.
2. Speed. Thequicker fruitsand
vegetables are frozen after picking,
the betterthe frozen product will
be. You’ll save time, too, with less
culling and sorting to
do.
3. Proper packaging. Use food
wraps designed especially for
freezing; they’re readily available
at most food stores.
8
To freeze meat, fish and poultry,
wrap well in freezer-weight foil(or
otherheavy-duty wrapping material)
forming it carefully tothe shape of
the contents. This expels air. Fold
and crimpendsof the package 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 freezingof fresh (unfrozen)
meats or seafoods to
21 pounds at
a time.
For convenience.. .
Store like things together.This
saves both time and electricity
because you can find foods faster.
Place the oldest items up front so
they can be used up promptly.
Use shelveson thedoor for most
often used sauces and condiments.
Use the Adjusta-Temp drawer for
temporary storageof meats you do
not freeze.
To save money in energy
and food
costs
Place most perishable items, such
as milk, creamor cottage cheese,
toward the rearof the topshelf, as
they will stay coldest in this part
of the fresh food compartment.
Cover moist foods with tight lids,
plastic filmor foil.
Leaf vegetables and fruits placed in
your Moist’n Freshor Adjusta-Fresh
drawers will
last longer when stored
in closed plastic containersor
wrapped in plasticfilm.
Do not overload your fresh food
or freezer compartment with a lot
of warm food at once.
Open thedoorthe fewest times
possible to saveelectricalenergy.
When going outof town for
several days, leave as few perishables
..sJossible in the refrigerator.
MO& the icemaker manual switch
to the OFFposition and shut off
water to the refrigerator.
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Shelf Positions
How to rearrange
your shelves
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Adjustable Shelvesin
Fresh Food Compartment:
Shelves in the freshfood
compartment areadjustable
in any
efficient shelf arrangementsto
fit
your family's food storage needs.
,I combination, enabling youtomake
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To removeshelves: Tilt shelf up at
front, then
lift it up and out oftracks
on rear wall of refrigerator.
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To replace shelves: Select desired
shelf height. With shelf front raised
slightly, engage top lugs
in tracks at
rear of cabinet. Then lower frontof
shelf
until it locks into position.
Porta-Bins on Fresh Food
Compartment Door
Adjustable Porta-Bins can easily be
carried from refrigeratorto work
area.
A dozen eggs in their original
carton
will fit securely in a
Porta-Bin.
To remove: Lift Porta-Bin straight
up
until mounting hooks disengage.
To relocate: Select desired shelf
height, engage Porta-Bin's hooks in
slots on the tracks ofthe door, and
push
in. Porta-Bin will lock in
place.
Quick Serve System
(on models so equipped)
Cooking-serving-storage dishes
with Lexan@ see-through lids fit
into a slide-out rackthat, together
with the shelf to which it attaches,
can be relocated
in the fresh food
compartment.
Dishes and lidsare:
safe for use in microwave ovens.
safe for use in refrigerators and
freezers.
dishwasher safe.
Dishes onlyare safe for use
in
conventional ovens at temperatures
up to 400" E
CAUTION:
Use both hands when removing
a dish, especially when it is full.
Otherwise, it may slip outof your
grasp, fall andspill.
Lids cannot withstand the heat
generated in conventional ovens.
Dishesand'lidsare not
designed for range top cookingor
broiler use. Such usecan be
hazardous.
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General Electric Food-Saver System
Adjusta-Temp Drawer
This drawer hasan adjustable
two-position temperature control
which letsyou regulate the amount
of cold air entering thedrawer.
When control is all theway to the
left atthe
‘“EATS” setting, the
baffleis fully open to provide the
coldest storagearea.
When control is all theway to the
rightatthe
“FRUITS” setting,
the baffleis fully closed to provide
normal refrigeratortemperature.
Moist ’n Fresh Drawer
This refrigerated drawer is designed
to keep unwrapped foods fresh by
retaining the natural moisture content
of foods such as:
Artichokes Cherries Plums
Asparagus Corn Radishes
Beets,topped Currants Rhubarb
Blueberries Greens,leafy Spinach
Carrots Lettuce Tomatoes,
Celery Parsley ripe
Peas, green
As in any refrigerated storagearea,
it is recommended that odorous
foods
be stored wrapped-foods
suchas:
Broccoli Cabbage Parsnips
Brussels Cauliflower Turnips
Green Onions
Storage time will depend uponthe
type of food and its condition when
placed
in the drawer.
Excess water which may accumulate
in the bottom of the Moist
’n Fresh
drawer should be poured out and
the drawer wiped
dry.
The Moist’n Fresh drawer ispartially
sealedby gaskets attached tothe
cover at the front and back edges.
Always replace itin this cover and
push the drawer all the way in.
Adjusta-FkshDrawer
Thisdrawer hasa second, inside
cover. The adjustable humidity
control lets you regulate the amount
of cold air entering the drawer.
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Slidethecontrol all theway to
the right to the
“VEGETABLES”
setting and the cover closes fully to
pmidea
high humidity storage area.
Slidethe control alltheway to
theleft tothe “FRUITS” setting
and thecover stayspartiallyopen to
provide a lesshumid storagearea.
Variable settings between “FRUITS”
and “VEGETABLES”canbe
selectedas the userdesires.
Sealed Snack Pack
The Sealed SnackPack-and the
shelf to which it is attached-can
be relocated withinthe fresh food
compartment.The sealeddrawer
retainshigh humidityforthe
convenient storageof meats,
cheese,bacon, hors d’oeuvres,
spreadsand snacks.
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Drawer Removal
Drawers willstopbefore coming all
the way outof refrigerator,to help
prevent contents from spilling onto
floor. Drawers can be removed
easilyby tilting up slightlyand
pulling past “stop”location.
To remove drawers when the
fresh food compartment door
cannot be openedfully:
1. Remove drawerfarthest from
door, removecenterdrawer, lift
their covers and pull themout.
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2. Slideremaining drawer and
cover to the middle.
3. Pull drawer out until it hits the
stops. Lift drawer slightlyup and
forward overthe stops.
4. Place hand ondrawercover and
pull out drawer.
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5.7% cover and removeit.
Clean;replacein reverseorder.

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The ice dispenserspillshelf
shouldbe wipeddry immediately
to prevent spotting, if excessive
spills occur.Water lefton the shelf
may leave deposits that you can
remove by soaking them with
undiluted vinegar.
You can also use
a mixtureof one teaspoon of a non-
precipitating water softener (such
as Calgon brand) and water,orone
teaspoonof citric acid powder per
pint of hot tap water. Soak until the
deposit disappears
or becomes
loose enough to rinseaway. Usually
30 minutes ofsoakingtime is
adequate. Avoid using wax on the
spill shelf andtrim.
The door handles and trim can be
cleaned
with a cloth dampened with
a solution of mild liquid dishwashing
detergent and water. Dry with
a soft
cloth. Don't use wax on the door
handlcs
or trim.
Keep the finishclean. Wipe with
a cleancloth, lightly dampened
with kitchen appliance waxor mild
liquid dishwashing detergent. Dry
and polish
with a clean, soft cloth.
Do not wipe the refrigerator with a
soiled dishwashing cloth or wet
towel. Thesemay leave
a residue
that can erode the paint.
Do not use
scouring pads, powderedcleaners,
bleach.
or cleaners containing
bleach, because these products can
scratch and weaken the paint finish.
Protect the paint finish. The finish
on the outsideof
the refrigerator is
I: high quality, baked-on paintfinish.
With proper care,
it will stay new-
lookingand rust-free for years.
Apply a coat of kitchenhppliance
wax when the refrigerator isnew,
The inside ofthefresh food and
freezer compartments should be
cleaned at least once
a year. Unplug
the refrigerator before cleaning.If
this isnot practical, wring excess
moisture outof the sponge
or cloth
when cleaning around switches,
lights
or controls.
Do not wash any of your .
refrigerator's plastic parts in
your automatic dishwasher except
Quick Serve dishes and lids.
Behind refrigerator
Care should be takenin moving
your refrigeratoraway from the
wall. All types of
floor coverings
can be damaged, particularly
cushioned coverings and those
with embossed surfaces. Pull the
refrigerator straightout and return
it to positionby pushing it straight
in. Moving your refrigerator
in a
side directionmay result in damage
to your floor covering or refrigerator.
Condenser
For most efficient operation,you
need to keep the condenser clean.
Remove the base grille (seepage 4),
and either sweep away
or vacuum
accessible. This
When you go on vacation
and then at least twice a year.
Appliance PolishWax
& Cleaner
For extended vacations or
(Cat. No. WR97X216) is available
absences, shut off power to the
from
GE Appliance Parts Marts. refrigerator,turn the numbered
control to the OFFDosition. clean
interior withbakini soda solution
of one tablespoonof soda toone
quart of
water. Wipe dry. To prevent
odors, leave open box ofsoda in
refrigerator. Leavedoorsopen.
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For shorter vacations, remove
perishable foods and leavecontrols
at regular settings. However, if room
temperature is expected todrop
below
60T, follow same instructions
as for extended vacations. Move
icemaker manual switch to theOFF
position and besureto shut off
water supply to refrigerator.The
ON-OFF switch is located nearthe
front
of the icemaker.
When you move
Disconnectpower cord from wall
outlet, remove all food,and clean
and dry the interior.
Secure all
loose items such as grille, shelves
and storage pans,by taping them
securely
in place to prevent damage.
Be sure refrigerator stays
in upriglzr
position only during actual moving
and
in van. Refrigerator must be
secured
in van to prevent movement.
Protect the outside of the refrigerator
with
a blanket.
Accessory
The perfect companion to
your automatic icenlaker-
Quadra
Kleen Water Filter
Your ice cubes can only be
as clean and fresh-tasting
as the water that produces
them. That'swhy it's
a
Water Filter.
I
Its activated charcoal
removes musty, staleodors
and unpleasant medicinal,
metallic tastes. A porous
fiber cartridge catchesdirt,
rust particles, sand and silt;
special crystals reduce
depositsof hard scale.
Thewater filter isan option at extra
cost and is available from your
GE
dealer. SpecifyWR97X214. It has
complete installation instructions
and installsin minutes on114''
0. D.
copperwater line.
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I PROBLEM
REFRIGERATOR
DOES NOT OPERATE
POSSIBLECAUSE AND REMEDY
May be in defrost cycle whenmotor does not operate for about 35 minutes.
Temperaturecontrolin OFF position.
If interiorlight is noton, refrigeratormay not be plugged inat wall outlet.
If plug issecureand therefrigeratorstill fails to operate, plug a lamp ora small
appliance into the sameoutlet to determineif there is a tripped circuit breaker or
burned out fuse.
MOTOR OPERATES
FOR LONG PERIODS Modern refrigerators withmore storage space anda largerfreezercompartment
require more operating time.
Normal whenrefrigerator is firstdeliveredto your home-usually requires 24 hours
to completely cool down.
Large amountsof food placed in refrigerator to be cooledor frozen.
Hot weather-frequent door openings.
Door left open.
Temperaturecontrolsare set too cold. Refer to page 5.
Grilleand condenser needcleaning. Refer to page 11.
CheckENERGY-SAVINGTIPSon page 2.
MOTOR STARTS &
STOPS FREQUENTLY Temperature controlstartsand stopsmotor
to maintain even temperatures.
VIBRATION OR
RATTLING If refrigerator vibrates, more than likely it isnot resting solidlyon the floor.The front
roller screws needadjusting,or flooris
weak or uneven. Refer to ROLLERS on page 4.
If dishes vibrate onshelves,try moving them. Slightvibrationisnormal.
OPERATING the large freezer compartment may produce higher sound levels
than your old refrigerator.
SOUNDS Thehigh
speed compressormotor required to maintain near zero temperaturesin
TheseNORMAL sounds will also be heard fromtime to time:
compartments-another fincoolsthecompressor motor.
Normal fan air flow-one Edn blmcold airthrough the refrigeratorand freezer
Defrosttimer switchclicks at defrost.
Defrost water dripping.
Temperature control clicksON or OFT.
Refrigerant boiii or gurgling.
Crackingor popping of cooling coils caused by expansion and contractionduring
Ice cubes dropping into the bin and water running in pipes as icemaker refills.
defrost and
refrigeration fbllowing defrost.
HOT AIR FROM
these normal and sa$ opemtingtempemtures. Yourjborcovering supplier should
REFRIGERATOR
be qelledin the area under the@gemtor. Some froor coverings will discolor at
BOM OF
Normal air flow cooling motor. In the r&geemtion process, itis normal that heat
beconsulted ifrouobject
to thisdiscolomtion. -
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FOODS DRY OUT Foods not covered, wrapped or sealed properly.
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PROBLEM
~
FRESH FOOD
OR FREEZER
COMPARTMENT
TEMPERATURE
TOO WARM
FROST OR ICE
CRYSTALS ON
FROZEN FOOD
AUTOMATIC
ICEMAKER
DOES NOT WORK
CUBE DISPENSER
DOES
NOT WORK
SLOW ICE CUBE
FREEZING
ICE CUBES
HAVE
ODORITASTE
MOISTURE FORMS
ON OUTSIDE OF
REFRIGERATOR
MOISTURE
COLLECTS INSIDE
REFRIGERATOR
HAS ODOR
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
Temperature control not set cold enough. Refer to page 7.
Warm weather-frequent dooropenings.
Door left open for too long a time.
Package holding dooropen or blockingair duct in freezer compartment.
Door may have been left ajar or package holdingdooropen.
Too frequent ortoo long door openings.
Frost within package is normal.
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ON-OFF control inOFFposition.
Water supply turnedoff or not connected.
Freezercompartment too warm.
Cubes too small-water shut-off valve connecting refrigerator to home water linemay
be clogged.
Piled up cubes in storage binmay cause icemaker to shutoff prematurely. Remove
storagebin from freezer compartment and level cubes in bin by hand.
No ice cubes.Remove storage bin.If cubes are frozen to wire arm. remove them.
No ice cubes. Icemaker turnedoff or water supply turnedoff.
Irregular ice clumpsin storage container. Break up as many asyou can with fingertip
pressure and discard
the remaining clumps.
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Door may have been left ajar.
Turn temperatureof freezer compartment colder.
Old cubes need to be discarded.
Ice storage bin needs to be emptied and washed.
Unsealed packages in refrigeratorand/orfreezer compartments may be transmitting
ododtaste to ice cubes.
Interior of refrigerator needs cleaning.Refer to page 11.
Poor-tasting incoming water. Install Quadra Kleen Water Filter-see page 11.
Not unusualduringperiods ofhighhumidity. [ 1
Move Energy Saver Switch to the right.
Too frequent or too long door openings.
In humid weather,air carries moisture into refrigerator when doors are opened.
Foods with strong odors should be tightly covered.
Check for spoiled food.
Interior needs cleaning.Refer to page 11.
Defrost water system needs cleaning.
Keep open box of baking soda in refrigerator: replace monthly.
.P If you need more help. ..call,toll free:
The
GE Answer Center@
800.626.2000
consumer information service
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Notes

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To obtainservice, see your wanihtp
on the back pageof this book.
We're proud of our serviceand
want youto be pleased.If for some
reason you arenot happy withthe
serviceyou receive, here
are three
stepsto follow forfurtherhelp.
FIRST, contactthepeople who
servicedyour appliance. Explain
why you are not pleased. In most
cases, this will solvethe problem.
NEXT, if youare stillnot pleased,
write all thedetails-including
your phone number-to:
Manager, Consumer Relations
General Electric
Appliance Park
Louisville,Kentucky
40225
FINALLY, if your problemisstill
not resolved, write:
Major Appliance
ConsumerAction Panel
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60606
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4683301

YOUR GENERAL ELECTRIC REFRIGERATOR
Save proof of original purchase date
FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY
charge, parts and servicelabor in All warrantyservice will be provided
your home to repairor replace
any by our Factory Service Centersor
part of the sealed refrigerating. byourauthorizedCustomerCare@
system (thecompressor,conden-servicersduringnormal working
ser, evaporatorandall connecting hours.
tubing) thatfails because of a
manufacturingdefect.
Look in the White orYellow Pages
WHAT IS NOT
Readyour Use and Care material.
If youthen haveany questions Failureofthe product if itis
about operatingthe product,usedforotherthan its intended
pleasecontact yourdealerorourPurpose Or used
ConsumerAffairs office at the
addressbelow,or call, toll free: Damage to productcaused
The GEAnswer Center"
800.626.2000
consumer informationservice
Improperinstallation.
If you have an installation problem,
contact your dealer or installer.
You are responsible for providing
adequate electrical,plumbingand
by accident, fire, floods or acts
of God.
WARRANTOR
IS NOT RESPON-
SlBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES.
Warrantor: General Electric Company
If further helpis neededconcerning thiswarranty, contact:
Manager-Consumer Affairs, General Electric Company, Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225
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