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HELP US HELP YOU…

Read this book carefully.

It is intended to help you operate and maintain your
new 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
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225

If you received a damaged refrigerator…

Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold
you the refrigerator.

Save time and money.
Before you request service…

Check the Problem Solver in the back of this book. 
It lists minor operating problems that you can correct
yourself.

Write down the model and serial numbers.

You’ll see them on a label on the wall beside the top
drawer or at the bottom, inside the fresh food
compartment door.
These numbers are also on the Consumer Product
Ownership Registration Card that came with your
refrigerator.
Before sending in this card, please write these
numbers here:

Model Number

Serial Number

Use these numbers in any correspondence or service
calls concerning your refrigerator.

• Your refrigerator is equipped with a reversible

door. See how to move the door hinges from the
right side to the left side in the Reversing the 
Door section.

ENERGY-SAVING TIPS

• Location of your refrigerator is important. Avoid

locating it next to your range, a heating vent or where
the sun will shine directly on it.

• Don’t open the door more often than necessary.

• Close the door as soon as possible, particularly in hot,

humid weather.

• Be sure the door is closed tightly. Before leaving the

house or retiring for the night, check to be sure the
door has not been left open accidentally.

• Store only those foods requiring refrigeration in your

refrigerator.

• Wipe moisture from bottles and cartons before putting

them in the refrigerator.

• Keep foods covered to reduce the moisture buildup

inside refrigerator.

• If you turn the temperature control to the coldest

position for quick chilling or faster freezing of ice
cubes, be sure to turn it back to the regular setting.

• Don’t overcrowd your refrigerator. Overcrowding can

require extra electrical energy to keep everything cool.

IF YOU NEED SERVICE

To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in
the back of this book.

We’re proud of our service and want you to be
pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the
service you receive, here are three steps to follow for
further help.

FIRST, contact the people who serviced your
appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most
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, KY 40225

FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write:

Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606

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Summary of Contents for TA6

Page 1: ...or Swing Option 8 Location 2 5 Leveling Legs 5 Installation Installation 7 Adapter Plug 6 Electrical Requirements 6 Extension Cords 6 Grounding 6 Problem Solver 9 More questions call GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Consumer Services Model and Serial Numbers 2 Repair Service 2 Warranty Back Cover UseandCareGuide Refrigerator GE Appliances Models TA6 TAW6 ...

Page 2: ... heating vent or where the sun will shine directly on it Don t open the door more often than necessary Close the door as soon as possible particularly in hot humid weather Be sure the door is closed tightly Before leaving the house or retiring for the night check to be sure the door has not been left open accidentally Store only those foods requiring refrigeration in your refrigerator Wipe moistur...

Page 3: ... particularly when hands are damp or wet Skin may adhere to these extremely cold surfaces Do not place fingers 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 t refreeze frozen foods which have thawed completely The United States Depart...

Page 4: ... storage a few days at the most of some commercial frozen foods The temperature in the ice tray compartment doesn t get cold enough to freeze food safely Ice Service Shelves Defrost whenever frost on the wall of the ice tray compartment becomes 1 4 thick Never use a sharp or metallic instrument to remove frost as it may damage the cooling coils A punctured cooling coil will cause serious problems ...

Page 5: ...wing clearances for ease of installation door opening and proper air circulation Top of refrigerator to underside of countertop 11 2 Above flooring including carpeting 11 8 Hinge side if refrigerator is next to a wall 11 4 Leveling Legs Adjustable legs at the front corners should be set so the refrigerator is firmly positioned on the floor Legs should extend 11 8 down from bottom of cabinet the fr...

Page 6: ...rd CAUTION Attaching an adapter ground terminal to the wall outlet cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the cover screw is metal and not insulated and the wall outlet is grounded through the house wiring You should have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter always hold the adapter w...

Page 7: ...ical outlet THIS REFRIGERATOR IS DESIGNED FOR FREE STANDING OR RECESSED INSTALLATION IF IT IS TO BE FREE STANDING Save the air grille that s packed with the appliance in case you want to recess the refrigerator later IF IT IS TO BE RECESSED NOW 1 Remove the counter top Take out four screws at the top rear of the cabinet lift the top slightly at the rear and push it forward to remove it 2 Remove th...

Page 8: ...o Reinstall the hinge and shim on the opposite side Do not tighten screws at this time 8 Reinstall the leveling legs Be sure the leg spacer goes on the leg opposite the relocated hinge 9 Place the door on a flat nonscratching surface 10 Remove the door stop and reinstall it on the opposite side 11 Remove the plug button from the top edge of the door and press it into the hinge hole on the opposite...

Page 9: ...penings let cold air escape VIBRATION If refrigerator vibrates it probably is not level Adjust front leveling legs CABINET HAS ODOR Foods with strong odors should be tightly covered Check for spoiled food Interior may need cleaning Keep an open box of baking soda in refrigerator replace every three months If you need more help call toll free GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer information servi...

Page 10: ...10 NOTES ...

Page 11: ...call and your question will be answered promptly and courteously And you can call any time GE Answer Center service is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week Service Contracts 800 626 2224 You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires Purchase a GE contract while your warranty is still in effect and you ll receive a substantial discount With a ...

Page 12: ...he address below or call toll free GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer information service 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 Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers Failure of the product if it is used for other than its inte...

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