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Page 1: ...P14 TBFPl6 Energy saving tips How the Energy Saver Switch works P5 How long should you store foods P6 Questions Use the Problem Solver PI2 Your Direct Lineto General Electric TheGE Answer Centef 800 626 2000 G E N E R A L ELECTRIC 4945 ...

Page 2: ...fore sending in the registration card please write these numbers here Model Number Serial Number Use thesenumbers in any correspondence or service calls concerningyour refrigerator If you received a damaged refrigerator immediatelycontact the dealer or builder that sold you the refrigerator Save time and money Before you request service check the Problem Solveron pages 12 through 14 It lists minor...

Page 3: ...ot be eaten Thawed ice cream should be discarded If the odor orcolor of any food is poor or questionable getrid o f it The food may be dangerous to eat Even partial thawing and refreez ing reduce theeating quality o f foods particularly fruits vegeta bles and prepared foods The eating quality o f red meatsis affected less than that of many other foods Use refrozen foods assoon as possible to save ...

Page 4: ... or 100volt 50 Hertz singlephase AC This is recommended for bestperformance and to prevent overloading house wiring circuits which couldcause a firehazard from overheating wires Refrigerator Location Do not install refrigerator where temperature willgo below 60 F because it will not run often enough to maintain propertemperatures Do install it on a floor strong enoughto supporta fully loaded refri...

Page 5: ...tting atthis coldersetting for the entire winteror for whatever period of time you are turning down your thermostat This is especially important when the thermostat is turned downfor an extendedperiod This change should have noeffect on your fresh foodcompartment However if freezing occurs turn the numberedcontrol one step warmer as from 5 to 4 When you stopturning the thermostatdown turn temperat...

Page 6: ...food 7 whichthey ve been designed to preserve These drawers are described on page Z 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 It will be necessaryto experiment to determine the freezer compart ment location and temperature con trol setting to keep your ice cream at...

Page 7: ...agus Corn Radishes Beets topped Currants 9 Rhubarb Blueberries Greens leafy Spinach Carrots Lettuce Tomatoes Celery Parsley ripe Peas green As in any refrigerated storagearea it is recommended that odorous foods bestored wrapped foods such as Broccoli Cabbage Parsnips Brussels Cauliflower Turnips Storage time will depend upon the type o f food andits condition when placed in the drawer Excess wate...

Page 8: ...ays 5 Turn drawer and cover and take them out To replace reverse procedure making sure covers engage sup ports at rear andrest on supports at fronto f refrigerator Sealed Snack Pack onmodels so equipped I i 1 The Sealed SnackPack and glass shelf to whichit is attached can be relocated within the fresh food compartment The sealed drawer retains high humidity for convenient storage of meats andchees...

Page 9: ...of ice cubes This will flush away any impurities in the water line Do the samething after vacations or extended periods when ice isn t used Caution Under certain rare circum stances ice cubes may be discolored usually appearing with a green bluish hue The cause of this unusual discolor ation is apparently due to a combination of factors such as certain characteristicsof local waters household plum...

Page 10: ...s or muss If your refrigerator did not come already equipped with an auto matic icemaker you may add one contact your local GEdealer specify UK KIT 1or UK KIT 2 A water supply kit containing copper tubing shut off valve fittings and instructions needed to connect the icemaker to your cold water line is also available at extra cost Quadra Kleen Water Filter perfect companion to your automaticicemak...

Page 11: ...e condenser clean 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 leastonce a year Y refrigerator before cleaning If this is not practical wring excess moisture out of spongeor cloth when cleaning around switches lights or controls Use warm water and baking soda solution about a tablespoon of baking...

Page 12: ...quires 24 hours to completely cool down Large amountsof food placed in refrigeratorto be cooled or frozen Hot weather frequent door openings Door left open Temperaturecontrols areset too cold Referto instructions for useof TEMPERATURE CONTROLS on page5 Check ENERGY SAVING TIPS on page2 Temperaturecontrol starts and stops motor to maintain eventemperatures If refrigeratorvibrates more than likely i...

Page 13: ...ing of coolingcoils caused by expansion and contraction during defrost and refrigeration following defrost running in pipes as icemaker refills With automatic icemaker the sound of cubes dropping into the bin and water Temperature controlnot set cold enough Refer to TEMPERATURE CONTROLS on page5 Warm weather frequent door openings Door left open for too long time Package may be holdingdoor open Pa...

Page 14: ...ongdoQr openings In humid weatherair carriesmoisture into refrigerator when doors areopened Foods with strongodors should be tightly covered Check for spoiled food Interior needs cleaning Refer to page 11 Defrost water system needscleaning Keep open boxofbaking soda in refrigerator replace every three months No power at outlet Light bulb needs replacing If you need morehelp call toll free The GE A...

Page 15: ...our appliance Explain why you are not pleased In most cases this will solvethe problem NEXT if you are still not pleased write all the details including your phone number to I onthebackpage of this book Manager Consumer Relations General Electric Appliance Park Louisville Kentucky 40225 FINALLY if your problemis still not resolved write Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive C...

Page 16: ...nsumer informationservice Improperinstallation If you have an installation problem by accident fire floodsor acts of God WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPON SIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Warrantor General Electric Company This warrantyis extendedto the original purchaser and any succeed ing owner for products purchased for ordinary homeuse in the 48 mainland states Hawaii and Washington D C InAlaska the war...

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