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How to connect electricity

For personal safety,
this appliance must be
properly grounded.

The power 

   this appliance is

equipped with   three prong

 plug which mates with

 standard three-prong (grounding)

wall outlet 

 1 ) to minimize the

possibility   electric shock 
from this appliance.

Have the wall 

outlet 

and circuit

checked by   qualified electrician
to make sure the outlet is properly
grounded.

Where   standard two-prong wall
outlet is encountered, it is your
personal responsibility and
obligation to have it replaced with
a properly grounded three-prong
wall outlet.

DO NOT, UNDER ANY
CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT
OR REMOVE THE THIRD
(GROUNDING) PRONG
FROM THE POWER CORD.

Use of Adapter Plugs

Because   potential 

 hazards

The 

 slot in the adapter must be

under certain conditions, we

aligned with the 

 slot in the

strongly recommend against use 

wall outlet to provide proper polarity

an adapter 

 However,   

in the connection   the power cord.

still elect to use an adapter, where

CAUTION: Attaching an adapter

local codes permit, 
TEMPORARY CONNECTION

ground terminal to the wall outlet
cover screw does not 

 the

may be made to a properly

appliance unless the cover screw is

grounded two-prong wall 

 by

metal, and not insulated, and the wall

use   a UL-listed adapter (Fig. 

outlet is grounded through the house

available at most local hardware
stores.

D

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 with one hand. 
this is not done, the adapter ground
terminal is very likely to break
with repeated use.

Should the adapter ground
terminal break, DO NOT USE

the appliance until a proper
ground has again been
established.

Electrical Requirements

Use of Extension Cords

The refrigerator should always be plugged into its

Because   potential safety hazards under certain

own individual electrical outlet which has a voltage

conditions. we strongly recommend against the use of

rating that matches the rating plate.

an extension cord. However, if you still elect to use an

This provides the best performance and also prevents

extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it be a

overloading house wiring circuits which could cause a

UL-listed 3-wire grounding type appliance extension

fire hazard from overheated wires.

cord having   grounding type plug 

 outlet and that

the electrical rating of the cord be 15 amperes
(minimum) and 

 volts.

.

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Summary of Contents for TBF72

Page 1: ...ning Cleaning lnside and Outsi de 7 Defrost Water Pan 7 Light Bulb Replacement 7 Problem Solver Io II More questions call Riin Preparation Clearances 8 Levehng Legs 8 Location 8 Vacation and Moving 8 Eil lll Installation Adapter Plug 9 Electrical Requirements 9 Extension Cords 9 Grounding 9 Gil o Consumer Services 15 Appliance Registration 2 Model and Serial Number Location 2 Warranty Back Cover G...

Page 2: ...VING TIPS Location of yoLlr refrigerator is important Avoid c Be sure the doors are closed tightly Before leaving loctitin it next to your range a heating vent or where the house or retiring for the night check to be sure the the sun will shine directly on it doors haven t been left open accidentally Close the doors as soon as possible particularly in Keep foods covered to reduce moisture buildup ...

Page 3: ...mpartment particularly when hands are damp or wet Skin may adhere to these extremely cold surfaces u I Don t refreeze frozen foods which have thawed completely The United States Department of Agriculture in Home and Garden Bulletin No 69 says You may safely refreeze frozen foods that have thawed if they still contain ice crystals or if they are still cold below 40 F Thawed ground meats poultry or ...

Page 4: ...in yoLIr refrigerator that pi l nt ll_lOi StLll e from forming on the outside With the heaters turned off there is a chance that moisture may form on the outside of yoLIr refrigerator especially when the weather is humid The humidity is most likely to be high in the summer in the early morning hours and in homes which are not air conditioned O er an extended period of time moisture that forms on t...

Page 5: ...wrap in foil film or wax paper and refrigerate immediately Vegetables Use the vegetable drawers they ve been designed to preserve the natural moisture and freshness of produce c Covering vegetables with a moist towel helps maintain crispness Q As a further aid to freshness prepackaged vegetables can be stored in their original wrapping Cheese Wrap well with wax paper or aluminum foil or put in a p...

Page 6: ...the The drawer will stop before coming all the way out of wall for the door to be fully opened the refrigerator to help prevent contents from spilling onto the floor It can be removed easily by lifting up slightly and pu ling past the b stop position Ice Trays To release ice cubes invert tray and twist it at both ends ICE SERVICE For only one or two ice cubes leave the tray right side Lip twist bo...

Page 7: ...rawer and all plastic parts can be cleaned the same way After cleaning door gaskets apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly to the door gaskets at the hinge side This helps keep the gaskets from sticking and bending out of shape Do not use cleansing powders or other abrasive cleaners To help prevent odors leave an open box of baking soda in the rear of the refrigerator on the top shelf Change the bo...

Page 8: ...m front edge of the cabinet should be approximately 5 8 from the floor Preparing to move Disconnect power cord from wall outlet remove all food and clean and dry the interior Secure al loose items such as grille shelves and storage pans and ice trays by taping them securely in place to prevent damage Be sure refrigerator stays in ifpri ght position during actual moving and i n van Refrigerator mus...

Page 9: ...be made to a properly appliance unless the cover screw is grounded two prong wall outlet by metal and not insulated and the wall use of a UL listed adapter Fig 2 outlet is grounded through the house available at most local hardware stores D 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 a...

Page 10: ...ooled or frozen Hot weather frequent door openings c Door left open Temperature controls are set too cold Refer to instructions for use of TEMPERATURE CONTROLS Check ENERGY SAVING TIPS c Temperature control starts and stops motor to maintain even temperatures If refrigerator vibrates more than 1 ikely it is not resting solidly on the floor and front leveling legs need adjusting or iloor is weak or...

Page 11: ...en left ajar Turn temperature of freezer compartment colder Old cubes need to be discarded Unsealed packages in refrigerator and or freezer compartments may be transmitting odor taste to ice cubes Interior of refrigerator needs cleaning refer to Care and Cleaning section Not unusual during period of high humidity Move the energy saver switch to the right Too frequent and too long door openings In ...

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Page 15: ...lified to service their own appliances c m lMI e needed lxilts r it ces l ics sent d ilcxt 1 t their ll lmc Ike E palls stc In l J J ides ac ew M C I 17 N Ixills 2iIld all E kntlinc I c llmfal Pm ls m c fIIll Ital mnted 1 1S Ia ter ard and 1 isc N c l aids w e a t p cd User maintenance instructions contained in this booklet cover proce dures intended to be performed by any user Other servicing gen...

Page 16: ...eriod or beyond call 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 WHAT IS NOT COVERED Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product Read 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 Centera 800 626 2000 consumer information service Improper installation ...

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