GE TFJ20JA User manual

GE Refrigerators
GE
LARGE FREEZER/
REFRIGERATOR
OPERATIONS GUIDE
MODEL NAMES/HOME APPLIANCE
TFJ20JA
TFJ22JA
TPJ24BI
TFJ25PA
Table of Contents
Instructions for Safe Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–7
Part Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 9
Specifications—External Dimensions . . . . . . . . .10, 11
Instructions for Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Instructions for Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Operation of Refrigerator:
Operation of Temperature Control Dials . . . . .14
Interior Temperature Control . . . . . . . . . . .15–17
Utilizing the Interior Space . . . . . . . . . . . .18–20
Icemaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Storage of Food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
What To Know About Frozen Foods . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Care and Cleaning of Refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Self-Diagnosis of Refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Warranty and After-Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26, 27
•Thank you very much for purchasing the
GE Large Freezer/Refrigerator.
•Please read and completely understand this
Operations Guide before use to ensure accurate
and safe operation of this appliance.
•After reviewing, retain this guide for future reference.
•Be sure to obtain the “Warranty Note.”
For Safety
Read Before
Using
OperationCare, Cleaning
& Self-Diagnosis
Warranty &
After-Service
Part No. 162D9792P001
Pub No. 49-6895
12-96

Examples of Pictorial Signs
Indicates caution (including danger, warning). Details of WARNING
(caution) are posted inside or near the illustration in pictures or words.
Indicates this action is not to be done. Details of such actions
are posted inside or near the illustration in pictures or words.
Indicates forced action (must do). Details of forced actions
are posted inside or near the illustration in pictures or words.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION
•Please read these safety cautions carefully and operate the refrigerator correctly.
•Please make sure to heed the safety cautions listed here, for they contain important information.
DANGER This sign indicates that there is a high probability of causing death
or serious injury to the operator, if mishandled.
WARNING This sign indicates that there is a possibility of causing death or
serious injury to the operator, if mishandled.
CAUTION This sign indicates that there is a possibility of causing bodily
injury to the operator or material damage*, if mishandled.
Caution indicators and their meanings are as follows:
* Material damage includes damage to house, furniture, pets or bedding.
“WARNING: ELECTRIC SHOCK”
“DO NOT DISASSEMBLE”
“UNPLUG”
WARNING
Do not store flammable substances
such as ether, benzene, alcohol, drugs,
LP gas (cartridge for lighters).
SPRAY
LP GAS
THINNER
GLUE
ETHER
• DANGER OF EXPLOSION.
DO NOT
Do not hang on or sit on glass shelf. • DANGER OF INJURY
DUE TO DOOR FALLING
OR PINCHING HAND.
DO NOT
For Safety
1

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION (continued)
WARNING
Under no circumstances should you
disassemble, repair, or modify
anything.
•DANGER OF STARTING
FIRE (OR MAY CAUSE
ABNORMAL OPERATION).
DO NOT DISASSEMBLE
Use regulation 15A only for dedicated
wall outlet for the refrigerator. •DANGER OF FIRE
FROM OVER-HEATING
IF OUTLET IS SHARED
WITH OTHER
APPLIANCES.
DEDICATED OUTLET
When cleaning, unplug the power plug
from the wall outlet. •DO NOT HANDLE PLUG
WITH WET HANDS.
• DANGER OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, SHORT CIRCUIT,
OR INJURY.
UNPLUG
Do not press power plug with the back
of refrigerator. •DANGER OF FIRE FROM
OVER-HEATING BY A
DAMAGED PLUG.
DO NOT PRESS
When the refrigerator/freezer is out of
order, stop operation by disconnecting
the power plug.
• OPERATING THE
APPLIANCE WHEN
SOMETHING IS
ABNORMAL COULD
RESULT IN AN ELECTRIC
SHOCK OR FIRE.
UNPLUG
The metal prongs or the prong
attachment of power plug should be
wiped clean with a dry cloth.
•WIPE PLUG CLEAN
WHEN DIRTY.
• MAY BECOME A SOURCE
OF FIRE.
CLEAN PLUG
For Safety
2
Power
source
AC 100V
Standard 15A
wall outlet
“Humming
Noise”
“Sparkle”

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION (continued)
For Safety
WARNING
Connect grounding wire. •DANGER OF
MALFUNCTION OR
SHORT CIRCUIT.
• PLEASE CONSULT
DEALERSHIP WHEN
CONNECTING
GROUNDING.
CONNECT GROUNDING
Do not install in a location where
freezing is possible. •DANGER OF RUPTURED
HOSES, PIPES, VALVES,
ETC., LEAKING WATER.
DO NOT INSTALL
Do not store medicines or scientific
specimens in refrigerator. • SUBSTANCES REQUIRING
STRICT TEMPERATURE
CONTROL SHOULD NOT
BE STORED IN A HOME
REFRIGERATOR.
DO NOT STORE
In the event of a city gas leak, provide
good ventilation by opening the doors.
Do not touch refrigerator or wall
outlet.
• POSSIBILITY OF FIRE
LEADING TO AN
EXPLOSION.
VENTILATE
Discard foods which are discolored or
foul smelling due to malfunctioning of
the refrigerator.
•SPOILED FOOD CAN BE
HARMFUL.
DISCARD SPOILED FOODS
Do not splash water outside and/or
inside the refrigerator. •DANGER OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK OR SHORT
CIRCUIT.
DO NOT SPLASH WATER
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Confirm the
ground wire

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION (continued)
WARNING
Do not use flammable sprays (hair
spray, insecticide, etc.) near
refrigerator.
•DANGER OF FIRE BY
IGNITION.
DO NOT USE
Do not place heavy objects on top of
refrigerator. •DANGER OF INJURY
CAUSED BY FALLING
OBJECTS WHEN DOOR IS
OPENED AND CLOSED.
DO NOT
Do not place a container with water on
top of refrigerator. •DANGER OF FIRE
CAUSED BY SHORT
CIRCUIT DUE TO
DETERIORATION
OF ELECTRICAL
INSULATION BY
SPILLED WATER.
DO NOT
When disposing of a refrigerator,
remove door gasket. • IT IS DANGEROUS IFA
CHILD IS TRAPPED
INSIDE.
REMOVE GASKET
Unplug power plug when replacing
interior light bulb. • POSSIBILITY OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK.
UNPLUG
Do not touch the ice-making part of
the automatic icemaker. • INJURY COULD
RESULT WHEN ICE
TRAY ROTATES.
• HEATER BECOMES
HOT AND COULD
CAUSE BURNS.
DO NOT TOUCH
For Safety
4

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION (continued)
For Safety
WARNING
CAUTION
Secure the refrigerator in place to
prevent it from toppling over during an
earthquake.
•COULD RESULT IN
INJURIES IF THE
REFRIGERATOR
TOPPLES OVER.
PREVENT FROM
TOPPLING OVER
The adjustable shelves and baskets
should be attached securely to
designated points in the refrigerator.
•DANGER OF CAUSING
INJURIES DUE TO
SHELVES COMING LOOSE
AND FALLING IF NOT
SECURELY ATTACHED.
ATTACH SHELVES
SECURELY
Piping for the icemaker should be
installed in accordance with the wiring
and piping schematics.
• UNIT MAY LEAK IF NOT
INSTALLED CORRECTLY.
INSTALLATION WARNING
A 100V alternating current power
source is to be used for the wall outlet. • POSSIBILITY OF FIRE OR
ELECTRIC SHOCK.
100V ONLY
Do not pull cord when disconnecting
power plug. •UNPLUG BY HOLDING
THE POWER PLUG.
• ELECTRIC SHOCK OR
SHORT CIRCUIT COULD
RESULT.
DO NOT PULL
5
Use 100 VAC

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION (continued)
CAUTION
Do not use a damaged cord, power
plug, or loose wall outlet. • POSSIBILITY OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK,
SHORT CIRCUIT,
OR FIRE.
DO NOT USE
Do not damage the electric
power cord. •DO NOT DAMAGE, BREAK,
ALTER, FORCIBLY BEND,
PULL, TWIST, OR BUNDLE THE
ELECTRIC POWER CORD. DO
NOT PLACE A HEAVY OBJECT
ON IT, CRIMP IT, OR ALTER IT
IN ANY WAY.
• A BROKEN CORD MAY CAUSE
FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT DAMAGE
Install the refrigerator in a location
away from excess moisture or where
water may be present.
• INSULATION WILL
DETERIORATE AND
CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT.
KEEP DRY
Unplug the power plug from wall
outlet when the refrigerator will not be
used for an extended period of time.
• DETERIORATING
INSULATION COULD
CAUSE AN ELECTRIC
SHOCK OR SHORT
CIRCUIT.
UNPLUG
Do not store bottles or cans in freezer
compartment.
CRACK!
• CONTENTS WILL FREEZE
CAUSING THE BOTTLES
TO EXPLODE WHICH
MAY CAUSE INJURIES.
NO BOTTLES
Close the refrigerator door by holding
the door handle. •DANGER OF INJURY TO
FINGERS IF THE DOOR
HANDLE IS NOT USED
WHEN CLOSING DOOR.
USE DOOR HANDLE
For Safety
6
NO!

For Safety
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION (continued)
CAUTION
Hire professional movers to move the
refrigerator, because it is heavy and
dangerous to move.
•DANGER OF INJURIES BY
ATTEMPTING TO MOVE THE
REFRIGERATOR YOURSELF.
• CONSULT YOUR DEALERSHIP
OR A PROFESSIONAL MOVER
TO TRANSPORT THE
REFRIGERATOR.
EMPLOY
PROFESSIONAL MOVERS
Do not touch food or containers
(metallic) inside the freezer
compartment with wet hands.
• FREEZING
TEMPERATURES MAY
CAUSE FREEZER BURN.
DO NOT TOUCH
Install refrigerator on a sturdy
flat floor.
Straight!
• INSTALLING ON AN
UNSTEADY FLOOR
COULD CAUSE THE
REFRIGERATOR TO
TOPPLE WHEN OPENED
AND CLOSED AND COULD
CAUSE INJURY.
DO NOT INSTALL
Do not put hands under the
refrigerator. • METAL PLATES AND
ROTATING PARTS
LOCATED UNDER THE
REFRIGERATOR MAY
CAUSE INJURY.
DO NOT TOUCH
Do not re-freeze foods after they have
been thawed.
Frozen Food
•CONSUMING SPOILED
FOODS IS HARMFUL.
FOOD POISONING
WARNING
If you resell or give away this
appliance, provide the new owners
with this Operations Guide.
Operations
Guide
•THE NEW OWNER WILL
NEED THIS OPERATIONS
GUIDE FOR SAFE AND
CORRECT USE.
PROVIDE
OPERATIONS GUIDE
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PART NAMES
Read Before
Using
TFJ20JA
Freezer Compartment
Refrigerator Interior Light
Door Pockets (6 levels)
Compartment Shelves
(3 levels)
Large Freezer Basket
Pull-out type: chicken and
large pieces of meat, etc.,
can be stored.
Icemaker Trays (2 dishes)
Ice Box
Refrigerator Compartment
Temperature Control Dial
Interior Lamp
Astro-Door (flip door)
Type Utility Compartment
(shelf for storing milk
products such as cheeses,
butter, etc.)
Door Pockets (4 levels)
Interior Shelf (3 levels)
Height can be adjusted
according to the size of
foods.
High Humidity Vegetable
Compartment
Chilling/Vegetable
Compartment
Four Wheel Castors
Front Grille
Utility Box (can be used as
egg case also)
TFJ22JA
Freezer Compartment
Refrigerator Interior Light
Door Pockets (6 levels)
Compartment Shelves
(4 levels)
Large Freezer Basket
Pull-out type: chicken and
large pieces of meat, etc.
can be stored.
Icemaker Trays (2 dishes)
Ice Box
Refrigerator Compartment
Temperature Control Dial
Interior Lamp
Astro-Door (flip door)
Type Utility Compartment
(shelf for storing milk
products such as cheeses,
butter, etc.)
Door Pockets (4 levels)
Interior Shelf (3 levels)
Height can be adjusted
according to the size of
foods.
Meat/Snack Case
High Humidity Vegetable
Compartment
Chilling/Vegetable
Compartment
Four Wheel Castors
Front Grille
Utility Box (can be used as
egg case also)
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Fan Cover
Fan Cover

PART NAMES (continued)
9
TPJ24BI & TFJ25PA
Freezer Compartment
Refrigerator Interior Light
Door Pockets (5 or 6 levels)
Compartment Shelves
(3 levels)
Large Freezer Basket
Pull-out type: chicken and
large pieces of meat, etc.,
can be stored.
Automatic Icemaker
(TPJ24BI only)
Refrigerator Compartment
Temperature Control Dial
Internal Lamp
Internal Shelf (3 levels)
Wine Rack
Airtight Snack Case
High Humidity Vegetable
Compartment
Chilling/Vegetable
Compartment
Astro-Door (flip door)
Type Utility Compartment
Jumbo Door Pocket
(4 levels)
Four Wheel Castors
Front Grille
Utility Box (can be used
as egg case also)
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Using