GE TFX22R User manual

Contents
Appliance Registration 2Light Bulb Replacement 14
Base Grille 4Model and Serial Numbers 2
Care and Cleaning 13 Problem Solver 15-18
Condenser 13 Repair Service 19
Energy Saver 8SafetyInstructions 3
Energy-Saving Tips 2Shelves 11,12
Food Saver System 10 Storage Drawers 10,11
Food Storage Suggestions 9Drawer &Cover Removal 10,11
Storage Times 9 Temperature Controls 8
Ice Dispenser 5-7 Vacation &Moving Tips 14
Icemaker 5-7 Warranty Back Cover
Installation 3,4 Water Filter Accessory 14
Adapter Plug 4
Adjustable Rollers 4
Clearances 4
Electrical Requirements 3,4
Extension Cord 4
Grounding 3
Location 4GEAnswtw Ctwtw@
Water Supply to Icemaker 4W.m%Ull
Models TFX22R TFX24R
TFXH22R TFXW24R
TFX22V TFX24V
with Ice &Chilled Water Service
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Help us
help you...
Readthis
book carefdy.
It is intended to help you operate
and maintain your ne-w&gerator
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 Afhirs
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Iauisville, KY 40225
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Wiite down the model and
serial numbers.
You’llsee them on alabel at the
bottom, just inside the fresh food
compartment door.
These numbem are also on the
Consumer Product Ownership
Registration Card that came with
your refrigerator.
Before sending in this cad, please
write these numbers here:
Model Number
Serial Number
Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service calls
concerning your refrigerator.
If you received adamaged
refrigerator, immediately contact ‘
the dealer (or builder) that sold you
the refrigerator.
Save time and money. ~
Before you request servict+check
the Problem Solver on pages 15
through 18.It lists causes of minor
operating problems that you can
correct youmelf.
Energy-sa* tips
●Location of your refrigerator is
important. Avoidlocating it next to
your range, aheating vent or where
the sun will shine directly on it.
●Don’t open the doors more ofkm
than necessary.
●Close the doors as soon as
possible, particularly in hot,
humid weather.
●~s= the doors ~clos~
tightly. Before leaving the house
or retiring for the night, check to
be sure the doors haven’tbeen lefl
open accidentally.
sStore only those foods requiring
refrigeration in your refrigerator.
.WIP moisture tim bottles and
cartons before putting them in the
refrigerator.
.~p fti covered to reduce
moisture buildup inside the
refi=igerator. .&
●If you turn the controls to the
coldest position for quick chilling
or freezing, be sure to turn them
back to regular settings.
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Overcrowding can require extra
electrical energy to keep everything
cool.

IMPORTANT MFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
w~~—when using this
appliance, alwaysexercise basic
safety precautions, including the
following:
●Use this appliance only for its
intended purpose as described in
this Use and Care Book.
●This refrigerator must be
properly installed in accordance
with the Installation Instructions
before it is used. See grounding
instructions below and on page 4.
●Never unplug your refrigerator
by pulling on the power cord.
Always grip plug firmly and pull
straight out from the outlet.
●Repair or replace immediately
a~lelectric service cords that
have become frayed or otherwise
damaged. Do not use acord that
shows cracks or abrasion damage
along its length or at either the plug
or connector end.
●When moving your refrigerator
away from the wall, be careful
not to roll over or damage the
power cord.
●After your refrigerator is in
operation, do not touch the cold
surfaces, particularly when hands
are damp or wet. Skin may adhere
to these extremely cold surfaces.
●Do not place fiiers or hands
on the automatic icemaking
mechanism while the refrigerator
is plugged in. This will prevent
contact with the moving parts of the
ejector mechanism, or with the
heating element that releases
the cubes.
.Don’trefreeze frozen foods
which have thawed completely.
The UNted States Department of
Agriculture in Home and Garden
Bulletin No. 69 says:
“. ..Youmay safely refreeze frozen
foods that havethawed if they still
contain ice crystals or if they are
still cold—below 40*F.
“. ..Thawedground meats, poultry,
or fish that haveany off-odor or
off-color should not be refimen
and should not be eaten. Thawed
ice cream should be discarded. If
the odor or color of any food is
poor or questionable, get rid of it.
The fd maybe dangerous to eat.
“Evenpartialthawingand dkezing
reduce the eating quality of fds,
particularly fruits, vegetables and
prepared foods. The eating quality
of red meats is affected less than
that of many other foods. Use
refrozen foods as soon as possible
to saveas much of their eating
quality as you can:’
●If yow old refrigerator is still
around the house but not in use,
be sure to remove the doors. This
will reduce the possibility of
danger to children.
●Unplug your refrigerator.
A. Beforemaking any repairs.
Note: Westrongly recommend
that any servicing be performed
by aqualified individual.
B. Before cleaning.
C. Before replacing aburned-out
light bulb, the refrigerator should
be unplugged in order to avoid
contact with alive wire filament.
(A burned-out light bulb may
break when being replaced.)
Note: Thming control to OFF
position does not remove power
to the light circuit.
.Do not operateyour refrigerator
in the presence of explosive fumes.
SAW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
hstdlation Requirements IMPORTANT: please read carefullv.
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How to connect
electricity
For personal safety,
this appliance must be
properly grounded.
Thtpower cord of this appliance is
eauipped with agrounding plug
IAhicn mates with astandard
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BEFOREUSE
:roun~ed Wa]loutlet (Fig. 1) to Have the wall outlet checked by
!mnimize the possibility of electric
jhocl: hazard from Thisappliance. aqualified electrician to make sure
the outlet is properly grounded.
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Where astandard two-prong waII
outlet is encountered, it is your
personal responsibility and
obligation to have it replaced with
aproperly grounded three-prong
wall outlet.
DO N~, UNDER ANY
CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT OR
REMOVE THE THIRD
(GROUND) PRONG FROM
THE POWER CORD.

-ation Requirements (continue+m~~... Pkase Read Carefully
Use of Adapter Plug
Because of potential safety
hazards under certain conditions,
we strongly recommend against use
of an adapter plug. However, if you
still elect to use an adapter, where
localcodespermit, aTEMPORARY
CONNE~ION maybe made to a
properly grounded two-prong wall
outlet by use of aUL listed adapter
(Fig. 2) available at most local
hardware stores.
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BEFORE USE
The larger slot in the adapter must
be alignedwith the larger slot in the
walloutletto pruvideproper polarity
inthe comection of the powercord.
CAUTION: Attaching adapter
ground terminal to wall outlet
cover screw does not ground the
appliance unless cover screw is
metal, and not insulated, and wall
outlet is grounded through house
wiring. Youshould have the circuit
checked by aqualified electrician
to make sure the outlet is properly
grounded.
When disconnecting the power
cord from the adapter, alwayshold
the adapter with one hand. If this
is not done, the adapter ground
terminal is very likely to break
with repeated use.
Should the adapter ground
terminal break, DO NCYI’USE the
appliance until aproper 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 extension cord. However,
if you still elect to use an extension
cord, it is absolutely necessary that
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it be aUL listed 3-wire grounding
type appliance extension cord having
agrounding type plug and outlet
and that the electrical rating of the
cord be 15amperes (minimum) and
120 volts.
The refrigerator should always
be plugged into its own
individual electrical outlet—
(115volt, 60 Hertz, or 100volt, 50
Hertz, single phase AC). This is
recommended for best performance
and to prevent overloading house
wiring circuits, which could cause a
fire hazard horn overheating wires.
Refrigerator Location
Donot install refrigerator where
temperature will go below 60°F.
because it will not run often enough
to maintain proper temperatures.
Do install it on afloor strong
enough to support afully loaded’
refrigerator.
Also see Energy-Saving Tips
regarding location.
Ckarances
Allow the following clearances for
ease of installation and proper air
circulation:
Sides................%”
Top ..................l”
Back .................l”
If the refrigerator is against awall
on either side, allow 3/4” for door
clearance.
WaterSupply to Icemaker
Youwill need to connect your
icemaker to acold water line. A
water supply kit containing copper
tubing, shut-off valve, fittings and
instructions is available at extra
cost from yourdealer.The~ should
be sufficienttub~ fix the icemaker
from the cold water supply to allow
youto movethe refrigerator out from
the wall several fwt (approximately
8fwt of l/4° copper tubing in three
10-inchdiameter coils.)
Rollers
Adjustable rollers behind the base
grille enable you to move the
refrigerator awayfrom the wall for
cleaning. These rollers should be
set so the refrigerator rests firmly
on the floor. Toassure that the
doors will close automatically from
ahalfway-open position, there is a
built-in tilt from the front to the
back of the cabinet. Side-by-side
refrigerators also have specially
designed door hinges that lift both
doors slightly when opened,
allowing the force of gravity to help
close them securely.
Toadjust rollers, remove the base
grille by grasping it at the bottom
and pulling it out.
Turn roller adjusting screws
clockwise to raise refrigerator,
counterclockwise to lower it. Use
adjustable wrench (3/8” hex head
bolt) or pliers.
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When adjusting front rollers for
proper door closure, we nxommend
that the bottom front edge of the
cabinet be approximately 5/8” from
the floor.
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Tb replacebase grille, alignprongs
on back of grille with clamps in
cabinet and push forward until
grille snaps into place.
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Ice &Chilled Water Dispenser
Automatic Icemaker and
Ice &Water Dispenser
Your refrigerator has an automatic
icemaker and adispenser that
dispenses chilled water, ice cubes
and crushed ice through the freezer
compartment door. Here’s how
they work.
Water flows from the household
supply through a
(1)dual solenoid valve to the
(2) water reservoir and to the
(3) automatic icemaker as needed.
Water is frozen in the
(4) cube mold and ejected into the
(5) storage bin where amotor-
powered auger moves cubes forward
into the dispensing unit. Cubes or
crushed ice, as selected, dispense
through chute in door when cradle
is pressed.
When the switch is moved to
CRUSHED, baffle in housing
channels cubes through the crusher
and crushed ice falls through chute
into glass.
Chilled water from reservoir flows
through the
(6) tubing in the door and is
dispensed when the cradle is
pressed.
(’7)Alight switch turns the night
]ight* in the dispenser on or off.
‘Light switch and night light on
moiie[s TFX24R ,TmW4R and
T~24V only
Important Facts about
YourIce &Water Dispenser
●Youricemakerwill produce eight
cubes per cycle-approximately
120cubes in a24-hour period—
depending on freezer compartment
temperature, room temperature,
number of door openings and other
use conditions.
●Intermittent dispensing of ice is
normal. If ice flow interruption is
more than brief, ice clump(s) may
be the causeand should be removed
following instructions below and
on page 7.
●Avoidoverfilling glasses with
ice and using narrow or extra-tall
glasses. This canjam the chute or
cause the door in the chute to
freeze shut. Periodically open the
freezer compartment door and look
down into the chute. If ice is
blockingthe chute,poke it through
with awooden spoon.
●Tohelp keep bits of ice from
being sprayed beyond the glass,
place glass close to ice chute—
but not so close that it blocks
outcoming ice.
●Ice should not be dispensed
into thin glasses, fine china or
delicate crystal-they cancrack or
chip from the combined pressure of
your hand pressing them against the
cradle and ice dropping into the
container.
●Ice should be dispensed before
filling glass with soda or other
beverage mixes. This will prevent
splashing which is annoying and
which, if the splash reaches the ice
and water selector switch, could
cause it to stick or bind.
●Beverages and foods should not
be quick-chilled in the ice storage
bin. Cans,bottles or food packages
in the storage bin may cause the
icemaker to malfunction.
●Ice other than that produced
by your icemaker should not be
added to the ice storage bin—it
may not crush or dispense well.
Before Using Your
Icemaker and Dispenser
If you use your refrigerator before
the water connection is made, raise
the ice access door and make sure
the icemaker feeler arm is in the
OFF (up) position as shown below.
Ice access
door
Icemaker
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When water supply has been
connected to icemaker, move feeler
arm to ON (down) position.
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Depress water dispenser cradle
for about two minutes to remove
trapped air from the water line and
to ffil water reservoir automatically.
Ice cube mold automatically fills
with water after cooling to freezing
temperatures. First cubes normally
freeze after several hours.
N~E: With anewly-installed
refrigerator, allow about 24 hours
for the freezer compartment to cool
down to the proper ice-making
temperature. (continued ne.rt page)

Ice &Chilled Water Dispenser (continued)
Once YourIcemaker and
Dispenser Are in Operation
Throw away the first few batches
of ice cubes (16or 24 cubes). This
will flush away any impurities in
the water line. Do the same thing
after vacations or extended periods
when ice isn’t used.
Discard the first six glassfuls of
water in the kitchen sink. This will
eliminate the slight “plastic” taste
temporarily imparted to the water
by the water reservoir.
Keep ice level to keep icemaker
productive. Cubes ejected into an
empty storage bin will pile up close
to the icemaker and push the feeier
arm up to the OFF position
prematurely when the bin is only
partially full. Open the ice access
door, reach in, level the cubes by
hand and icemaking will resume.
Keeping cubes distributed evenly
will allow the icemaker to produce
enough ice to fdl the bin to its
maximum capacity.
Caution:
Under certain rare circumstances,
ice cubes may be discolored,
usually appearing with agreen-
bluish hue. The cause of this
unusual discoloration is
apparentlydue to acombination
of factors such ascertain
characteristics of local waters,
household plumbing and the
accumulation of copper salts in
an inactive water supply line
which feeds the icemaker.
Continued consumption of
such discolored ice cubes may
be injurious to health. If such
discoloration is observed,
discard the ice cubes and
contactyour GE Factory Service
Center or an authorized
Customer Care” Servicer.
ToDispense Ice and Water
(TFX22R,TFXH22R, TFX22V)
●Set selector to CUBES,
CRUSHED ICE or CHILLED
WATER.
ToDispense Ice and Water
(TFX24R,TFXW24R,TFX24V)
●For ice, set selector switch to
CUBES or CRUSHED. For water,
simply position glass beneath
words “CHILLED WATER:’
●Grip glass or other container near cGrip glass or other container
the rim and press rim gently but gently near the rim and press rim
firmly against the rubber-cushioned firmly against ice or water dispenser
cradle. cradle.
Caution: Never put fingers or other objects into the
ice crusher discharge opening.
When Dispensing Ice...
Some crushed ice may be
dispensed even though you
selected CUBES. This happens
occasionally when afew cubes
accidentally get channeled to the
crusher.
Sometimes amound of snow will
form on the door in the ice chute.
This condition is normal, and
usually occurs when you have
dispensed crushed ice repeatedly.
The snow will eventually evaporate.
When Dispensing Water...
The water system provides
approximately six successive
6-ounce glassfuls—after which
several hours must be allowed for
replenished water reservoir supply
to cool. You probably will not drain
all the chilled water from the
reservoir on asingle occasion.
The first glass of water dispensed
may be warmer than the
following ones. This is normal.
Dispensed water is chilled, not
iced. For colder water, simply add
crushed ice or cubes before
dispensing water.
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(-.,ToStop Dispensing
-> Release pressure from cradle and
withdraw slowly to catch last bits of
ice or drops of water.
Some slight dripping may occur
following dispensing of crushed ice
or chilled water. If excessive, the
spill should be wiped dry
immediate y.
Do not pour water in spill shelf
because it is not self draining—
P-- pour it in kitchen sink. The shelf
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‘% and its grille should be cleaned
~...regularly according to instructions
on page 13.
If Ice Clumps Formin
Storage Bin...
The Icemaker ejects cubes in
groups of eight, and it is normal for
several cubes to bejoined together.
However, if you don’t use the ice
very often ice clumps may form in
the storage bin and can clog the
dispenser.
If this happens:
●Remove storage bin from freezer
compartment.
●Breakup ice clumps with
fingertip pressure and discard
remaining clumps.
sReplace bin before remaining
cubes melt and fuse together.
ToRemove Ice Cube
Storage Bin
1. Slide ice storage cover straight
up until it disengages and remove it.
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2. Liftleftfrontcomertofreebin
fromshelf, andpullbin straightout
whilesupportingit at frontandback.
(TFX24R, TFXW24R,TFX24V)
Lift the left comer to free the bin
from the shelf, and pull the bin
straight out while supporting it at
front and back.
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lb Replace Ice Cube
Storage Bin
Slide the bin back until the tab
on the bin locks into the slot in the
shelf.
If bin does not go all the wayback,
remove it and rotate the drive
mechanism 1/4turn. Then push bin
back again until the tab on the bin
locks into the slot in the shelf.
If Ice Is Not Used
Ihequently...
“Old” ice cubes will becotne
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 ice cubes will stick to
the metal auger.
Move Icemaker Feeler
Arm to OFF (up) l%sition
when...
●Home water supply is to be
turned off for several hours.
●Ice storage bin is to be removed
fix aperiod of time.
●Going awayon vacation, at which
time you should also turn off the
valve in the water supply line to
your refrigerator.
If This is YourFirst
Icemaker...
You’llhear occasional sounds that
may be unftiliar. These are
normal icemaking sounds and are
not cause for concern.

Operating Your
Set the
‘IkmperatumControls
Ref@erator
Automatic
Energy Saver System
IFREEZER CINITIAL SETTING
ECOLDEST I‘N’T’AL ‘ETT’NG 5FRESH FOOD
COLDEST 9I
Yourrefrigerator has two controls
thatletyouregulatethetemperature
in thefreshfood andfreezer
compartments.
INITIALLY, set the FRESH
FOOD control at 5and the
FREEZER control at C
For colder or warmer
temperatures, adjust the desired
compartment control one letter or
number at atime.
IMPORTANT
When your refrigerator is first
installed, allow 24 houm for
stabilization to normal operating
temperature before filling it with
large amounts of fresh or frozen
fti.
Note: ‘Ihming the fresh fd
control to “OFF” turns off B~
compartments-fish food AND
freezer.
How to T&t‘Ibmperatures
Use the milk test for the fresh
fbod compartment. Place a
container of milk on the top shelf in
the fkeshfbod compartment. Check
it aday later. If the milk is too
warm or too cold, adjust the
temperature controls.
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Use the ice cream test for the
freezer compartment. Place a
container of ice cream in the center
of the freezer compartment. Check
it after aday. If it’stoo hard or too
soft, adjust the temperature controls.,
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If you turn your
householdthermostat below
60T. at night
...you may want to turn the lettered
control one stepcolder, as from “C”
to “D? Cooler temperatures in the
house may cause the compressor to
operate less frequently, thus
alknving the freezer compartment
to warm somewhat. Toprotect your
frozen fd supply, leave your
lettered setting at this colder setting
for the entire winter or for
whatever period of time you are
turning down your thermostat. This
is especially important when the
thermostat is turned down for an
extended period.
This change should have no effect
on your fresh fd compartment.
However, if freezing occurs, turn
the numbered control one step
warmer, as from “5” to “4~’
When you stop turning the
thermostat down, turn temperature
controls back to their regular
settings.
Youwon’tfind an “energy saver”
switch on this refrigerator.
W-liquid from the refrigerator’s
condenser is automatically
circulated around the front edge of
the freezer compartment to help
keep moisture horn forming on the
outside of the refrigerator during
humid weather.
Many refrigerators use special
electric heaters. This refrigerator
needs none. That’s why there is no
“energy saver:’ switch. . .there’s no
need for it.
No Defrosting
It is not necessary to defrost the i
freezeror&h food compartments.
Yourrefrigerator is designed and 1
equipped to defrost itself
automatically.
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Food Storage Suggestions
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03: MONTHS
Eatirmauali~ droos REFRIGERATOR FR&!ER
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36” :!40’%
Fresh Meats
Roasts(Beef&Lamb) ....... 3to 5
Roasts(Pork&Veal) ........ 3to5
Steaks(Beef) .............. 3t05
Chops(Lamb) ............. 3t05
Chops(Pork) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3t05
Ground&Stew Meats ....... lto2
VarietyMeats.............. lto2
Sausage(Pork) ............ lto2
Processed Meats
Bacon ................... 7
Frankfurters............... 7
Ham(Whole) .............. 7
Ham(Half) ................ 3t05
Ham(Slices) .............. 3
LuncheonMeats ........... 3t05
Sausage(Smoked) ......... 7
Sausage(Dry&Semi-Dry),... 14to 21
Cooked Meats
CookedMeatsand
MeatDishes ............. 3t04
Gravy&Meat Broth ......... lto2
Fresh Poultry
Chicken&Turkey(Whole) .... 1to 2
*+*- Chicken(Pieces) ........... lto2
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Duck&Goose (Whole)....... 1to 2
Giblets ................... lto2
Cooked Poultry
Pieces(Coveredwith Broth)... 1to 2
Pieces(NotCovered)........ 3to 4
CookedPoultryDishes....... 3to 4
FriedChicken.............. 3t04
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6to 12
4t08
6to 12
6t09
3t04
3t04
3t04
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(Otherthanformeats& poultry) FREEZER
Mostfruitsandvegetables ............6-12 months
Leanfish ..........................6-8 months
Fattyfish,rollsandbreads,
soups,stew,casseroles .............2-3 months
Cakes,pies,sandwiches,
leftovers(cooked),
Icecream(original carton) ...........1month max.
Newtechniques are constantly being developed.
Consultthe College or County Extension Service
or your local Utility Company for the latest
information on freezing and storing foods.
●U.S.Depaflment of Agriculture
Meats, fish and poultry purchased
from the store vary in quality and
age; consequently, safe storage
time in your refrigerator will vary.
Tostore unfrozen meats, fish and
poultry:
●Always remove store wrappings.
.- ●Rewrap in foil, film or wax paper
and refrigerate immediately.
Tostore cheese, wrap well with
wax paper or aluminum foil, or put
in aplastic bag.
●Carefhlly wrap to expel air and
help prevent mold.
●Store pre-packaged cheese in its
own wrapping if you wish.
Tostore vegetables, use the
vegetabledrawers-they’ve been
designedto preservethe natural
moistureandfreshnessof produce.
●Coveringvegetableswithamoist
towelhelps maintaincrispness.
●As afbrther aid to freshness,
pre-packaged vegetables can be
stored in their original wrapping.
Note: Speck.djkshjbod compartment
drawers (on models so equipped)
make it unnecessary to wmp certain
foods which they’ve been designed
to preserve. 7%esedrawers are
described on pages 10 and 11.
Tostore ice cream-Fine-quality
ice cream, with high cream
content, will normally require
slightly lower temperatures than
more “airy” already-packaged
brands with low cream content.
●Itwillbe necessarytoexperiment to
determine the freezer compartment
location and temperature control
setting to keep your ice cream at
the right serving temperature.
●The mr ofthe *r compartment
is slightly colder than the front.
Tips on freezing foods
Themarethreeessentialrequirements
for efficient home freezing.
1. Initial quality. Freeze only top-
qualityfoods.Fxeezingretainsquality
and flavor;it cannot impmve quality.
2. Speed. The quicker fruits and
vegetables are frozen after picking,
the better the frozen product will
be. You’llsave 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.
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Tofreeze meat, fish and poultry,
wrapwell in freezer-weightfoil (or
otherheavy-dutywrappingmaterial)
formingitcarefbllytothe shapeof
thecontents.This expels air.Fold
andcrimpends of thepackageto
provideagood, lasting seal.
Don’trefreezemeatthathas
completelythawed;meat, whether
raworcooked, canbe frozen
successfidly only once.
Limit freezing of fresh (unfrozen)
meats or seafoods to number of
pounds at atime as follows:
TFX22R, TFXH22R,
TFX22V . . . . . . . . . . .21 pounds
TFX24R, TFXW24R,
TFX24V ...........26 pounds
Forconvenience...
●Store like things together. This
savesboth time and electricity
because you can find foods faster.
●Place the oldest items up front so
they can be used up promptly.
●Use shelves on the door for most
often used sauces and condiments.
●use the meat d~wer for mea~
you do not freeze.
Tosave money in energy
and food COStS
sPlace most perishable items, such
as milk, cream or cottage cheese,
toward the rear of the top shelf, as
they will staycoldest in this part
of the fresh food compartment.
●Cover moist foods with tight lids,
plastic film or foil.
sLeafvegetablesand fruits placed in
drawerswill last longer when stored
in closed plastic containers or
wrapped in plastic film.
●Do not overload your fresh food
or freezer compartment with alot
of warm food at one time.
●Open the door the fewest times
possible to saveelectrical energy.
●When going out of town for
severaldays, leaveas fewperishables
as possible in the refrigerator. Set
the icemaker to the “OFF” position
and shut off water to the refrigerator.

GeneralElectric
Moist ‘nFresh Drawer
The fill-width top drawer is
Fred-SaverSystem
designed to keepunwrapped foods
fresh by retaining the natural *
moisture content of foods such as:
●A~Cho~s ●Cherries ●plums
cA3paragus ●Corn ●Radishes
●w, topped ●cunants ●Rhubarb
●Blueberries ●Greens,leafy●Spinach
●cam ●IAtuce ●TOm~oes,
●cele~ ●Pmley ripe
●Peas,green
As in any refrigerated storage area,
it is recommended that odorous
foods be StOred Wrapped-fds
such as:
●Broccoli .c~bage ●Parsnips
●B~e~ ●cau~fl~r ●TUm@
sprouts ●G~n onions
Storage time will depend upon the
type of fd and its condition when
placd in the drawer.
Excess waterwhich may accumulate
in the bottom of the Moist ‘nFresh
drawer should be poured out and
the drawer wiped dry.
The Moist ‘nFresh drawer is
partially sealed by gaskets attached
to the cover at the front and back
edges. Always push the drawer all
the way in.
ConvertibleMeat Keeper
The Convertible Meat Pan drawer
has its own cold air duct to allow a
stream of cold air from the freezer
compartment to flow around the
drawer.
The variable temperature control
regulatesthe airflow fromthe
freezercompartment.
Moist ‘n Fresh
drawer-
c/osetightly —
Convertible
Meat Keeper—
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DrawerRemoval
Set control lever to MEAT–the
coldest setting-to store fresh meats.
If lever is left in meat position for a
long period of time, some frost may
form on the inside of the drawer.
Set control lever to VEG to convert
the drawer to normal refrigerator
temperature and provide extra
vegetable storage space. Cold air
duct is turned off.
Variable settings between these
extremes can be selected.
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Drawers will stop before coming all
the wayout of refrigerator to help
prevent contents from spilling onto
floor.Drawm can easilybe removed
by tilting up slightly and pulling
past “stop” location.
To remove drawers when the
fresh food compartment door
cannot be opened fully:
1. Remove fd from the shelf
abovethe Moist ‘nFresh drawer and
take out the shelf. Takefd off of
the glasscoverand out of the drawer.
2. Removethe flexible gasketat
therearof theMoist’nFreshdrawer.
Lifi each end straight up until the
slots on the gasket are free of the
drawer support tabs.
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Shelf Positions
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3. Pull thedrawerpart-wayout.
Reachin, push the rearof theglass
up and, at the same time, push it
back until it clears the front comer
retainegs.
4. Tilt and remove the cover.
5. Pull the drawer forward, lift the
front to clear stops, and removethe
drawer. If the refrigerator door
doesn’t open completely, pull the
drawer out until it hits the door.
Then lift the drawer up until it is
higher than the drawer supports,
tilt it and take it out.
hIf tape holds Convertible Meat
Fan coverto dmwer supports,
removethe tape. Pull drawer
partway out. Reach in, push the
rear of the glass up and, at the same
time, back, until it clears front-
comer retainers.
7. Tilt and remove the cover.
&Tilt and remove the drawer.
After cleaning, replace in reverse
order.
9. Reinstall the gasket at the rear of
the Moist ‘nFresh drawer. Fit the
end of the plastic drawer support
into the slot on the gasket, with the
rubber gasket flap fhcingyou. Make
sure the gasket snaps into place.
Sealed Snack _Pack
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The Sealed Snack Pack-and
shelf to which it is attached-can
be relocated within the Fresh Food
compartment. The sealed drawer
retains high humidity for convenient
storage of meats and cheese, bacon,
hors d’oeuvres, spreads and snacks.
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How toRearrange
YourShelves
Ad@stableShelves
Shelves in the fresh food and
fi=eezercompartmentsareadjustable,
enabling you to make efficient shelf
arrangements to fit your family’s
fd storage needs.
lkmpered Glass Shelves in
Ikesh Food Compartment
❑
Toremove shelves: Tilt shelf up
at front, then lift it up and out of
tracks on rear wall of refrigerator.
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lock into place +11 ~,z
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Torelocate shelves: Select desired
shelf height. With shelf front raised
slightly, engage top lugs in tracks at
rear of cabinet. Then lower front of
shelf until it locks into position.

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Pbrta-bins on Fresh Food
Compartment Door
(on modelsso equipped)
Adjustable Ports-Bins can easily be
carried from refrigerator to work
area. Adozen eggs in their original
cartonwillfit securelyinaPorts-Bin.
Multi-Fbsition Shelves in
Freezer Compartment
Shelf supportsatvariouslevels in
the freezer compartment let you
reposition the shelves from time to
time to better accommodate your
variable inventory of frozen foods.
Toreposition shelves:
To remove: Lift Ports-Bin straight
up until mounting hooks disengage.
To relocate: Select desired shelf
height, engage Fbrta-Bin’s hook in
slots on the tracks ofthe door, and
push in. Ports-Bin will lock inplace.
1. While pressing tabs on shelf o
supports on right wall, lift shelf
out of grooves in supports.
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3. Select desiredshelf height and
insertshelf rodsintoholes on left
wall. If shelf supports at desired
level on right wall have tabs,
lowershelf intogrooves on support
while pressingtabs.Be sureshelf
wireis filly insertedinto grooves.
If shelf supports at desired level
on right wall do not have tabs,
merely lower shelf into place on
supports.
2. Pull shelf sidewaysuntil shelf
rods come out ofholes on left wall.
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Care and Cleaning
Cleaning-Outside
The water and ice dispenser
spill shelf shouldbe wiped dry
immediately to prevent spotting.
Water left on the shelf may leave
deposits that you can remove by
soaking with undiluted vinegar.
Youcan also use apaste of non-
precipitating water softener (such
as Calgon brand) and water, or one
teaspoon of citric acid powder per
pint of hot tap water. Soak until the
deposit disappears or becomes
loose enough to rinse away.Usually
30 minutes soaking time is adequate.
Avoidusing wax on the spill shelf
and trim.
The door handles and trim can be
cleaned with acloth dampened with
asolutionof mild liquiddishwashing
detergent and water. Dry with asoft
cloth. Don’t use wax on the door
handles and trim.
Keep the finish clean. Wipe with
aclean cloth lightly dampened
with kitchen appliance wax or mild
liquid dishwashing detergent. Dry
and polish with aclean, soft cloth.
Do not wipe the refrigerator with a
soiled dishwashing cloth or wet
towel. These may leave aresidue
that can erode the paint. Do not use
scouring pads, powdered cleaners,
bleach or cleaners containing
bleach because these products can
scratch and weaken the paint finish.
Protect the paint ftih. The finish
on the outside of the refrigerator is
ahigh quality,baked-on paint finish.
With proper care, it will stay new-
looking and rust-free for years.
Apply acoat of kitchen/appliance
wax when the refrigerator is new
and then at least twice ayear.
Appliance Polish Wax&Cleaner
(Cat. No. WR92X216) is available
from GE Appliance Parts Marts.
Cleaning-Inside
Inside the fresh food and freezer
compartments should be cleaned
atleastonce ayear.Unplug the
refrigeratorbeforecleaning. If this
is not practical, wring excess
moisture out of sponge or cloth
when cleaning around switches,
lights or controls.
Use warm water and baking soda
solution—about atablespoon of
baking soda to aquart of water.
This both cleans and neutralizes
odors. Rinse thoroughly with
water and wipe dry.
Other parts ofthe refrigerator—
including door gaskets, meat and
vegetable drawers, ice storage
bin and all plastic parts-can be
cleaned the same way.Do not use
cleansing powdemor other abrasive
cleaners.
Tohelp prevent odors, leavean open
boxofbaking soda intherearofthe
refrigerator,on the top shelf. Change
the boxeverythee months. An open
box of baking soda in the freezer
will absorb stale freezer odors.
Drain opening in freezer
compartment. Duringyearly
cleaning, removebottomfreezer
basketand flush asolution of baking
soda-one teaspoon and two cups of
hot (not boiling) titer-through the
drain line with the help of ameat
baster. This will help eliminate
odor and reduce the likelihood
of acloiwed drain line. o
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If drain becomes
clogged, use a
meat baster and
baking-soda-and-
water solution to
force the clog
through the
drain line.
Continue flushing
until line is clear,
then empty and replace the defrost
water pan immediately.
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Behind Ref@erator
Care should be taken in moving
your refrigerator awayfrom the
wall. All types of floor coverings
can be damaged, particularly
cushioned coverings and those
with embossed surfaces. Pull the
refrigeratorstraight out and return it
to position by pushing it straight in.
Moving your refrigerator in aside
direction may result in damage to
your floor covering or refrigerator.
Condenser
The condenser is located behind
the base grille. For most efficient
operation, remove the base grille
(see page 4) and either sweep away
or vacuum up dust that is readily
accessible. This easy cleaning
operation should be done at least
once ayear. 1I
Condenser ‘
Defrost WaterFan
Pan behind base grille should be
cleaned at least once ayear. When
reinstalling pan, firmly push it
ALL THE WAYIN until it stops.
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Defrost water pan

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Lightbulb
replacement
In Fresh Food Compartment
1. Unplug refrigerator.
2. Toalign the control knob
properly, note position of
numbered control for proper
reassembly and pull off knob.
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3. Pull bottomof light paneldown
aboutl/4’’—justenoughtodisengage
lip atrearfromgroovesin retainers
on rearwall.
4. Lift panel to disengage top horn
pins on side walls; remove panel.
After replacing with same size
bulb, reinstall panel (hang top on
pins; pull bottom down, push it
back and release it to let lip engage
grooves in retainers). Replace
temperature control knob in OFF
position, turn it to previous setting,
and plug refrigerator back in.
InFreezerCompartment
1. Unplug refrigerator.
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2. Removeshelfjust below light
shield. (Shelf will be easierto
removeif it is emptiedfirst.)
3. Pull plastic light shieldtoward
you. (Itwill bendto freetabsfrom
grooves.)
Afterreplacingwith samesize bulb,
reinstallshield andshelf andplug
refrigeratorbackin.
When you goon
vacation
For extended vacations or
absences, shutoff powerto
refrigerator,turnthenumbered
controlto OFF,cleaninterior
with bakingsoda solution of one
tablespoonof soda to one quart of
water. Wipe dry. Toprevent odors,
leaveopen boxofsoda inrefrigerator.
Leave doors open.
For shorter vacations, remove
perishablefoods andleavecontrols
atregularsettings. However,if
roomtemperatureis expectedto
dropbelow WF., follow same
instructionsas forextended
vacations.
Move icemaker feeler arm to OFF
(up) position and be sure to shut off
water supply to the refrigerator.
When youmove
Disconnect power cord ffom 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 upright
position during actual moving and
in van. Refrigeratormust be secured
in vanto prevent movement. Protect
outside of refrigerator with blanket.
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Waterfilter
accessory
The perfect companion to
your automatic icemaker—
awater falter
Yourice cubes can only
be as fresh-tasting as the
water that produces them
That’s why it’sagood
idea to purify your water
with awater filter.
Its activated charcoal
removes musty, stale
odors and unpleasant
medicinal, metallic
tastes. Aporous fiber
cartridge catches dirt,
rust particles, sand and
silt while special crystals
reduce deposits of hard
scale.
.
The water filter is an option at extra
cost and is available from your GE
dealer. Specify WR97X214. It has
complete installation instructions
and installs in minutes on 1/4”O.D.
copper water line.
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Rapid Electrical Diagnosis
Your refrigerator is wired for
accurate electrical diagnosis in
your home—takes only minutes for
41!lllb
{)mstims
aservice technician to check its
L
=- .* ?entire electrical system. No need
for the technician to unplug, move
——---- -.— ●or unload the refrigerator to make
the diagnosis.
~use This Problem Solver
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSEAND REMEDY
REFRK3ERJYK)R QMay be in defrost cyclewhen motor does not operate for about 30 minutes.
DOES N(YI’OPERATE .Temperature control in ~~ pO~itkJn.
●If interior light is not on, refrigerator may not be plugged in at wall outlet.
●If plug is secure and the refrigerator stiIl fds to operate, plug alamp or asmall
appliance into the same outlet to determine if there is atripped circuit breaker or
burned out fuse.
MUNIR OPERATES ●Modern refrigerators with more storage space and alarger freezer compartment
FOR LONG PERIODS require more operating time.
●Normal when refrigerator is fmt delivered to your home—usualIy requires 24 hours
to completely cool down;
●Large amounts of fd placed in refrigerator to be cooled or frozen.
sHot weather—fkequentdoor openings.
●Door lefi open. “
●Temperature controls are set too c~ld. Refer to instructions for use of
TEMPERATURE CONTROLS on page 8.
●Grille and condenser need cleaning. Refer to page 13.
●Check ENERGY-SAVINGTIPS on page 2.
M~R ST~TS &●Temperature control starts and stops motor to maintain even temperatures.
STOPS FREQUENTLY
VIBRATION OR ●If refrigerator vibrates, more than likely it is not resting solidly on the floor and front
RATTLING roller screws or front leveling legs need adjusting or floor is weak or meven. Refer to
ROLLERS on page 4.
●If dishes vibrate on shelves, try moving them. Slight vibration is normal.
●Defrost water pan rattlhg, needs to be positioned properly.
HOI’AIR FROM cNormal air flow cooling motor. In ~e refrigeration process, it is normal that heat be
BOITIM OF expelled in the area under the refrigerator. Some floor coverings will discolor at these
REFRIGERA’R normal and stie operating temperatures. Yourfloor covering supplier should be
consulted if you object to this discoloration.
DOOR N(YI’CLOSING ●Door gasket on hinge side sticking or foldlng over. Tocorrect, put asmall amount of
PROPERLY petroleum jelly on face ofgasket.
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The Problem solver (continued)
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
OPERATING SOUNDS ●The high speed compressor motor required to maintain near zero temperatures in the
large freezer compartment may produce higher sound levels than your old refrigerator.
●Nornml fkn air flow-one fan blows cold air through the refrigerator and freezer
compartments, another fan cools the compressor motor.
sThese NORMAL sounds will also be heard from time to time:
●Defrost timer switch clicks at defrost.
●Defbst water dripping into drain pan.
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●Temperature cmtrd ~IicksON or OFF.
●Reikigerant bomg or gurgling.
●Cracking or popping of cooling coils caused by expansion and contraction during
defrost and refrigeration following defrost.
●13Mhautomatic icemaker, the sound of cubes dropping into the bin and water
running in pipes as icernaker refills.
FRESH FOOD ●Temperatum control not set cold enough. Refer to TEMPERATURE CONTROLS
OR FREEZER on page 8. ‘
COMPARTMENT
TEMPERATURE ●W-weather-frequent door openings.
TOO WARM ●Door left open for too long time.
●Package maybe holding door open.
FOODS DRY OUT ●Foods not covered, wrapxd or sealed properly.
FROST OR ICE .~wr maYhave been left ajar or package holding door open.
CRYSTALS ON
FROZEN FOOD ●Tw frequent and too long door openings.
cFrost within package is normal.
SLOW ICE CUBE .D~r may hwe been left ajar.
FREEZING .h~mwmwm of freezer compartment colder.
ICE CUBES HAYE * Old cubes need to be discarded.
ODOR/TASTE ●Ice storage bin needs to be emptied or washed.
●Unsealed packages in reikigerator and/or freezer compartments maybe transmitting
odorkaste to ice cubes.
●Interior of refrigerator needs cleaning-refer to page 13.
●~or_@t@ in~- wa~r. ~~til awater filter-seepage 14.
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSEAND REMEDY ‘
AUTOMATIC ●ON-OFFcontrolinOFFposition.
ICEMAKER
DOES N(YI’WORK ●Water supply turned off or not connected.
.Freezer compartment too warm.
●Cubes too small—water shut-off valveconnecting refrigerator to home waterline may
be clogged.
@Sometimescubes fuse to the side ofthe ice mold and hold the f~ler arm in the OFF
(up) position. Remove this ice to restart the ictmw.ker,
●When reaching for cubes byhand, you may havepushed the feeler arm into the OFF
(up) position bymistake.
●Piled upcubes in storage bin may cause icernaker to shut off prematurely. With ‘.
icemaker fwler arm in OFF (up) position, level cubes in bin byhand.
CUBE DISPENSER ●No icecubes. Removestoragecontainer. If C@eS are frozen to wire arm, remove cubes.
DOES N~ WORK ●No icecubes. Icemaker turned off or water su~ly turned off.
●Irregular ice clumps in storage container. Breakup as many as you can with fingertip
pressure and discard the remaining clumps.
WATERHAS POOR ●Ifwater dis~nser h~ not ~n wed for ~ex~ndti period, dispense water in re@~
TASTE/ODOR manner until all water in reservoir is replenished with fkeshwater.
●Poor-tasting incoming water. InstaIl water falter-seepage 14.
WATERIN FIRST ●Allow about 24 hours for ~~r to cool ~pro~r temperature dkx refrigerator kfirst
GLASS IS WARM installed.
●If waterdispenser has not been used for extended period, water in first glass will not
be ascool as succeeding glasses.
●If water reservoir hm ~en dm~~, wow seve~ hours for replenished SUpply ~0 chill.
WATERDISPENSER ●Watersupply line turned offor not connected.
DOES N(YI’WORK ●Supply line maybe clogged with sediment.
DtiIDER BETWEEN ●Normal warmt!!is created by automatic energy saver system circulating warm liquid
FRESH FOOD AND around front edge of fkeezercompartment to help prevent condensation on outside of
FREEZER COMPART- refrigerator in hot, humid weather.
MENT FEELS WARM
MOISTURE FORMS ●Not unusual during period ofhigh humidity.
ON OUTSIDE OF
REFRIGERATOR
MOISTURE ●Toofrequent and too long door openings.
COLLECT’SINSIDE ●In humid weather air carries moisture into refrigerator when doors are opened.
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The Problem solver (continued)
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSEAND REMEDY
WATERON IWICHEN ●Thedmininbo~om of freezer may be clogged. Remove any ice on the freezer bottom
FLOOR OR ON and clean the drain. Refer to page 13.
BCYITUMOF FREEZER ●If you use aglass over 6inches ~]1, you maybe jamming cubes in the funnel chute.
They can fise inside the chute and dropout later, leaving water or ice on the floor.
*Defrost water pan full, missing or not in position.
REFRIGERATOR ●Foods with strong odors should be tightly covered.
HAS ODOR ●Check for spoiled food.
●Interior needs cleaning. Refer to page 13.
●Defrost water pan needs cleaning.
cKeep open box of baking soda in refrigerator; replace every three months.
INTERIOR LIGHT ●No power at outlet.
DOES NCJ17LIGHT ●Light bulb needs replacing. Seepage 14.
If you need more help.. call, toll free:
GE Answer Center@
800.626.2000
consumer information service
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If YouNeed Service
Toobtain service, see your warranty
on the back page of this book.
We’reproud of our service and
want you to be pleased. If for some
reason you are not happy with the
service you receive, hem are three
steps to follow for further heip.
FIRST, contact the people who
serviced your appliance. Explain
why you are not pleased. Inmost
cases, this will solve the problem.
NEXT, if you are still not pleased,
write all the details-including
your phone number-to:
Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, Kentuc@ 40225
FINALLY, if your problem is still
not resolved, write:
Major Appliance
Consumer Action Panel
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60606

YOUR GE REFRIGERATOR
WARRANTY
Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period.
WHAT IS COVERED
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY FULL FIVE+EAR WARRANTY LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
For one year from date of original For five years from date of original For the life of the refrigerator, we will
purchase, we will provide, free of purchase, we will provide, free of replace, free of charge, any tinted
charge, parts and service labor charge, parts and service labor in see-through pan or drawer made
in your home to repair or replace your home to repair or replace any from Lexan@ po!ycarbonate resin
any part of the refrigerator that part of the sealed refrigerating and furnished with the refrigerator if
fails because of amanufacturing system (the compressor, the pan or drawer breaks during
defect. condenser, evaporator and all normal household use. Drawer covers
connecting tubing) that fails are not included. The drawers can be
because of amanufacturing exchanged at aGeneral Electric
defect. Appliance Parts Mart, Factory Service
Center, or by writing to the address
below.
This warranty is extended to All warranty service will be provided Look in the White or Yellow Pages
the original purchaser and any by our Factory Service Centers or of your telephone directory for
succeeding owner for products by our authorized Customer Care@ GENERAL ELECXRIC COMPANY,
purchased for ordinary home use servicers during normal working GENERAL ELE~RIC FACTORY
in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii hours. SERVICE, GENERAL ELE(XRIC-
and Washington, D.C. In Alaska the HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE or
warranty is the same except that it is GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER
LIMITED because you must pay to
ship the product to the service shop cARE@ SERVICE.
or for the service technician’s travel
costs to your home.
WHAT IS N~ COVERED ●SerViCetriPStOYourhorne tO .Replacement of house fuses or
teach you how to use the product. resetting of circuit breakers.
Read your Use and Cam material.
If you then have any questions .Failure of the product if it is used
for other than its intended purpose
about operating the product,
please contact your dealer or our or used commercially.
Consumer Affairs office at the ●Damage to product caused
address below, or call, toll free: by accident, fire, floods or acts
GE Answer Center@ of God.
800.626.2000
consumer information service WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE
FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
●Improper installation.
If you have an installation problem,
contact your dealer or installer.
You are responsible for providing
adequate electrical, plumbing and
other connecting facilities.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
Warrantor: General Electric Company
If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:
Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225
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