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OPERATING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

Starting

Temperature 

1. Clean the inside of the refrigerator with a mild

solution of baking soda and water (refer to the Care
and cleaning section).

2. Plug in the refrigerator.

The temperature control dial is
located in the grille below the outer
door. A higher number setting

provides a cooler temperature.
Initially set the temperature control

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dial at “3”.

 the temperature control is turned off wait at least

five minutes before restarting. This allows the motor
control time to automatically reset.

After waiting two hours, adjust the temperature
control to the setting that is best suited to your needs.

NOTE: Turning the temperature control dial to

“O” stops cooling but does not shut off power to
the refrigerator.

OPERATING YOUR FREEZER

Freezer Door

The inside freezer door separates the freezer section from the refrigerator
section, maintaining the correct temperature in each. The door has a spring
loaded, magnetic catch. To open, push gently. The latch will click and the
door will open. To close, push gently until the latch clicks.

OPERATING YOUR 

How it Works

Water
adjustment
screw
behind cover
on side of
housing

Cover (pull

icemaker will
operate

If your refrigerator is 

 before the water

connection is made, make sure the icemaker feeler
arm is in the STOP (up) position. When the water
supply has been connected to the icemaker, move the
icemaker feeler arm to the ON (down) position.

The ice cube mold will automatically fill with water
after cooling to a freezing temperature, and first cubes
will normally freeze after several hours. When cubes
are solidly frozen, they 

 be ejected from the mold

into the ice cube storage bin by means of a sweeper arm.

 will continue until the feeler arm senses that

the bin is full.

For maximum ice storage, level the stored cubes with
your hand occasionally. Be sure nothing interferes
with the swing of the feeler arm.

We suggest you stir ice in the bin at least once a week.
If you do not do this, the cubes may clump together,

 on how often the freezer is 

 

how much humidity is in the room.

Water Fill Adjustment Screw

There is a water-fill adjustment screw on the right
side of the icemaker behind the white front cover.
This allows adjustments for different water pressures.
To remove the cover, pull it forward. Turn the screw
clockwise to increase fill or counterclockwise to
decrease fill. Don’t turn it more than one full turn or
the control can be damaged.

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Summary of Contents for TAX6

Page 1: ...ing the Door Handle 7 Clearances 6 lnsectingthe Door Panel 7 Location _ 6 Removing the Cabinet Door 7 Reversing the Door Swing 11 12 Vacation and Moving 6 Water FilterAccessory _ _ 6 GE Appliances Problem Solver 13 15 Morequestions call GEAnswerCenter 8170 626 2 J00 IiiJllInstallation Adapter Plug 10 Electrical Requirements 10 Extension Cords 10 Grounding 10 Water Line installation instructions 8 ...

Page 2: ...eived a damaged appliance Use these numbers in any correspondence or service Immediately contact the dealer or builder that sold calls concerning your appliance you the appliance Save time and money Before you request service Check the Problem Solver in the back of this guide It lists minor operating problems that you can correct yourself IF YOU NEED SERVICE We re proud of our service and want you...

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Page 4: ...over on side of housing tion Cover pull icemaker will operate If your refrigerator is operated before the water connection is made make sure the icemaker feeler arm is in the STOP up position When the water supply has been connected to the icemaker move the icemaker feeler arm to the ON down position The ice cube mold will automatically fill with water after cooling to a freezing temperature and f...

Page 5: ... cloth I Use only mild soapy water to clean the door gasket Never use boiling water acids chemical thinners gasoline benzene or the like for cleaning any part of the refrigerator They may deform or damage plastic parts and may lead to a safety hazard Do not wash any plastic arts from your refrigerator in your automatic dishwasher An open box of baking soda in the refrigerator will absorb stale fre...

Page 6: ...nplug the refrigerator and clean the the wall outlet remove the food and defrost the interior To prevent odors leave an open box of refrigerator Then clean and dry the interior baking soda inside the refrigerator and leave the door open Secure all loose items such as ice and drip trays by taping them securely in place to prevent darnage For shorter vacations Remove perishable foods Be sure the ref...

Page 7: ... before reinserting the gasket Doing this will keep the bottom from falling out 6 Starting with the corner on one side push down from the top surface of the gasket into the slot on the bottom section Make sure that the arrows are aligned Run your finger across the gasket At the comer push back a little the other way then push down 7 Set the door in place on the lower hinge pin and insert the upper...

Page 8: ...er supply kits Before purchasing make sure a saddle type valve complies with your local plumbing codes Two 1 4 outer diameter compression nuts and 2 ferrules sleeves to connect the copper tubing to the shutoff valve and the refrigerator water valve If your existing water line has a flared fitting at the end you will need an adapter available at plumbing supply stores to connect the water line to t...

Page 9: ...ugged into the wall outlet We recommend installing a water filter available at service and parts centers if your water supply has sand or particles that could clog the screen of the refrigerator s water valve Install it in the water line near the refrigerator Slip a 1 4 1 4 union nut provided over both ends of the copper tubing at the rear of the refrigerator and couple lines 111 B TURN THE WATER ...

Page 10: ...e using a TEMPORARY CONNECTION may be made to a properly grounded two prong wall outlet by the use of a UL listed adapter available at most local hardware stores The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the larger slot in the wall outlet to provide proper polarity in the connection of the power cord CAUTION Attaching the adapter ground terminal to the wall outlet cover screw does not gr...

Page 11: ...REFRIGERATOR DOOR HINGES a Remove the upper hinge 1 Remove the three screws holding the upper hinge to the cabinet 2 Set aside the hinge reinsert the three screws in the same holes b Remove the lower hinge 1 Remove the three screws holding the lower hinge 2 Set aside the hinge reinsert the three screws in the same holes NOTE When reinstalling the door hinges the bottom hinge will become the top hi...

Page 12: ...latch should secure the fi eezer door when it is closed REINSTALL THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR HINGES a Install the lower hinge 1 Remove the three screws on the new side of the cabinet at the bottom 2 Using the hinge with the hinge pin and nylon washer install the lower hinge b Install the upper hinge 1 Remove the three screws on the REINSTALL THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR a With the door tilted slightly toward ...

Page 13: ...rely in place to prevent damage Be sure the refrigerator stays in an upright position only during actual moving and in the moving van The refrigerator must be secured in the van to prevent actual movement Protect the outside of the refrigerator with a blanket Temperature control is in OFF position If interior light on some models is not on freezer may not be plugged in Q If plug is secure and the ...

Page 14: ...the STOP up position DOES NOT WORK Icerrmker feeler arm is in the STOP up position Water supply turned off or not connected Piled up cubes in storage bin may cause icemaker to shut off prematurely Wkh icernaker feeler arm in the STOP up position level cubes in bin by hand CUBES TOO SMALL It is rmrmal for this to happen occasionally Witer shut off valve connecting refrigerator to home waterline may...

Page 15: ...d packages in refrigerator may be transmitting odor taste to ice cubes Interior of refrigerator needs cleaning c Poor tasting incoming water Install a water filter When ice is not wed for a week or more the cubes may clump together This depends on how often the drawer is opened and how much humidity is in the room Stir the cubes to keep them fiowing free For extended periods of non use empty the i...

Page 16: ...d your Use and Care material If you then have any questions about operating the product please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the 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 an...

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