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Page 1: ...aver Switch page 4 UseandCare Book SavingTim page 5 for Energy Energy Food Storage Suggestions pages 5 7 ModelTBF21 TopFreezer No Frost Before you call for service use the Problem Solver on page 11 J qzj e I ...

Page 2: ...ToR immediately contact the dealer or builder from whom you purchased it They have been informed of the proper procedure to take care of such matters and can handle it for you f3EFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE check the Problem Solver on page 11 It lists many mIIIOrcauses of operating problems th t you can correct yourself and mfi 5 iVC OIJ an L tl flE2Ces i lf y VI C lll NEED SERVICE In many cities th...

Page 3: ... YOU RECEIVED HERE ARE THREE STEPS YOU SHOULD FOLLOW FIRST contact the people who serviced your refrigerator Explain why you are dissatisfied In most cases this will solve the problem NEXT if You are still dissatisfied write all the details including your phone number to Manager Consumer Relations General Electric Company WCE 312 Appliance Park Louisville Kentucky 40225 FINALLY if your problem is ...

Page 4: ...ilament A burned out light bulb may break when being replaced Note Turning control to OFF position doe not remove power to the light circuit For safety this mustbe The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a three prong grounding plug which mates with a standard three prong grounding wall receptacle Fig 1 to mini mize the possibility of electric shock hazard from this appliance PllEFEFif E...

Page 5: ...leaning are located behind the base grille These rollers should be set so that the refrigerator is firmly positioned on the floor and the front is raised just enough that the doors close easily when opened about halfway lbadjust rdkm Clearances Remove the base grille by grasp ing it at the bottom and pulling it straight out ml f I 1Ill _ Roller Adjusting Screw turn clockwise to raise 1 countercloc...

Page 6: ...one step wartier as from 5 to 4 When you stop turning your house hold thermostat down to 60 at night turn the temperature controls back to their regular settings The Energy Saver Switch is located on the upper left side of the fresh food compartment To reduce the amount of elec tricity required to operate your refrigerator M Jsh switch to the left to the position 4 This turns off heaters in your r...

Page 7: ...nal carton 1 month max New techniques are constantly being developed Consult the Col lege or County Extension Service or your local Utility Company for the latest information on freezing and storing foods your fcxxf for Store all like things together This not only saves time but elec tricity because you can find foods faster e place the oldest items up front so they can be used up promptly Use the...

Page 8: ...freezing 1 Initial quality Freeze only top quality foods Freezing retains quality and flavor it cannot improve quality 2 Speed The quicker fruits and vegetables are frozen after pick ing the better the frozen product will be You ll save time too because less culling and sorting will be necessary 3 Proper packaging Use food wraps designed especially for freezing they re readily available in a wide ...

Page 9: ...ms o Asparagus e Corn vdishes Beets topped ISI urrants e Rhubarb g Blueberries ID Greens leafy Spinach e Carrots DLettuce QTomatoes Celery Parsley ripe e Peas green As in any refrigerated storage area it isrecommended that odor ous foods be stored wrapped foods such as Broccoli Cabbage QParsnips Brussels o Cauliflower o Turnips Sprouts CI GreenOnions Storage time will depend upon the type of food ...

Page 10: ...rn tem perature controls to regularsettings when cubes are frozen Washice traysand storagebin in iukewarm wateroniy Do not put them in an automaticdishwasher Keep the finish clean To clean the outside of the refrigerator wipe with a clean cloth lightly dampened with appliance polish wax or mild liquid dishwashing detergent Dry and polish with a clean soft cloth DO NOT wipe the refrigerator with a ...

Page 11: ...arts Wash ice trays and ice storage bin in lukewarm water only DO NOT use cleansing pow ders or other abrasive cleaners fmmyour frc frigiiator ip your automatic disfiwashe StorageDrawersat bottom d I esh FoodCompartment Slide out drawers can usually be removed by tilting up slightly and pulling past stop location To remove drawerswhenthe fresh food compartmentdoorcanflot be opened My 1 Remove food...

Page 12: ...ted with tape This pre vents their coming loose and causing damage Keepthe refrigeratorupright When transporting your refriger ator must be kept in an upright position And because it s on rollers be sure it is properly secured in the moving van to prevent rolling and damage Handlewithcare The outside of your refrigerator should be protected with blanket covering Accessories QuadraKleenWater option...

Page 13: ...c icemaker the sound of cubes droping into the bin and water running in pipes as icemaker refills Hot air from bottom of refrigerator e Normal air flow cooling motor In the refrigeration process it is normal that heat be expelled in the area under the refrigerator Some floor coverings will discolor a these normal and safe operating temper atures Your floor covering supplier should be consulted if ...

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Page 15: ...ctrical electronic and mechanical experience Any attempt to repair a major appli ance may result in personal injury and property damage Parts Each GE Factory Service Center has a section just for do it your seifers Called the GE Hotpoint Appliance Parts Mart Here you can buy any replacement parts you need for your refrigerator Most parts are in stock available immediately If they aren t they can b...

Page 16: ...RIC CUSTOMERCARE SERVICEor GENERALELECTRIC HOTPOINT CUSTOMERCARE SERVICE Replacement of house fuses teach you how to use the product or resetting of circuit breakers Read your Use and Care material If you then have any questions Failure of the product if it is about operating the product used for other than its intended please contact your dealer or our purpose or used commercially Consumer Affair...

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