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Summary of Contents for TBX18

Page 1: ...4 9 Food Storage Suggestions 6 Drawer 8c Cover Removal 4 9 Storage Times 6 Temperature Controls 5 Ice Trays 10 Vacation Moving Tips 12 Icemaker 10 Warrantv Back Cover Icemaker Accessory Kit 11 Water Filter Accessory 11 Installation 394 Adapter Plug 4 Adjustable Rollers 4 Clearances 4 Electrical Requirements 3 4 Extension Cord 4 Grounding 3 Location 4 GEAnswerCenter Light Bulb Replacement 12 800 b ...

Page 2: ... check the Problem Solver on pages 13and 14 It lists causesof minor operating problems that you can correct yourself Energy saving tips Location of yourrefrigerator is important Avoid locating it next to your range a heating vent or where the sun will shine directly on it Don t open thedoorsmore often than necessary Close the doors as soon as possible particularly in hot humid weather Keep Energy ...

Page 3: ...or fish that haveany off odor or off color should not be refrozen and should not beeaten Thawed ice cream should be discarded If the odor or colorof any foodis poor or questionable get rid ofit Thefood may bedangerousto eat Even partial thawing and refreezing reduce theeatingqualityof foods particularly fruits vegetables and prepared foods The eatingquality of red meatsis affected lessthan that of...

Page 4: ...mended for best performance and to prevent overloading house wiring circuits which could cause a fire hazard from overheating wires Refrigerator Location Do not install refrigerator where temperature will go below 60 F because it will not run often enough to maintain proper temperatures Do install it on a floorstrong enough to support a fully loaded refrigerator Also see Energy Saving Tips regardi...

Page 5: ...eezer compartment to warm somewhat To protect your frozen food supply leave your lettered setting at this colder setting for the entire winteror for whatever period of time you are turning down your thermostat This is especially important whenthe thermostat is turned down for an extended period This change should have no effect on your fresh food compartment However if freezing occurs turn the num...

Page 6: ... are described onpages 8and 9 Tostoreice 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 benecessarytoexperiment to determine the freezer compartment location and temperature control setting to keep your ice cream at the right serving temperature Therearof the freezer compar...

Page 7: ... bottle on the bottom shelf and a six pack on the shelf above it Snuggeds on modelsso equipped aredesigned to give you storage flexibility on your fresh food door Salad dressing steak sauces and other condi ments can now be kept securely against the door liner to help pre vent tipping spilling and sliding For most efficient operation place index finger and middle finger on either side of snugger a...

Page 8: ...tored wrapped foods such as Broccoli Cabbage Parsnips Brussels Cauliflower Turnips Green Onions Storage time will depend upon the type of food andits condition when placed in the drawer Excess water which may accumulate in the bottomof the Moist n Fresh drawer should be poured out and the drawer wiped dry TheMoist n Fresh drawer is partially sealed by gaskets attached to the cover at the front and...

Page 9: ... be relocated within the fresh food compartment The sealed drawer retains high humidity for convenient storage of meats and cheese bacon V N hors d oeuvres spreads and snacks 3 Slide remaining drawer and cover to the middle place hand on cover and pull out drawer Detachable Meat Drawer or Meats n Snacks Drawer onmodels so equipped The meat drawer canbe removed and taken to the sink or food prepara...

Page 10: ...veral hours When cubesare solidly frozen theywill be ejected from the mold into the ice storage bin by means ofa sweeper arm Icemaking will continueuntil the feeler arm sensesa sufficient accumulation of ice cubesin the storage bin and halts the operation temporarily For maximum ice storage level the stored cubes with your hand occasionally Be sure nothing interfereswith the swing of the feelerarm...

Page 11: ...ice for everything everybody without fuss or muss If yourrefrigerator did not come already equipped with an automatic icemaker you may add one contact your local GE dealer specify UK KIT 2 or UK KIT4 A water supply kit containing coppertubing shut off valve fittings and instructions needed to connect the icemaker to your cold water line is also available at extra cost Water Filter Accessory option...

Page 12: ... refrigeratoraway from the wall All types of floor coverings can be damaged particularly cushioned coverings andthose with embossedsurfaces If your refrigerator is on wheels pull it straightout and returnit to position by pushing itstraightin Moving your refrigerator in a sidedirection may result in damage to yourfloor covering or refrigerator Condenser For most efficientoperation you need to keep...

Page 13: ...r frozen Hot weather frequent door openings Door leftopen Temperaturecontrolsare set toocold Refer to page 5 Grilleand condenserneed cleaning Refer to page 12 Check ENERGY SAVINGTIPS on page 2 Temperaturecontrolstartsand stops motor to maintain eventemperatures If refrigerator vibrates more than likely it is not resting solidly on the floor The front roller screwsor front leveling legs need adjust...

Page 14: ...p position Water supply turned off or not connected Freezer compartmenttoo warm Cubestoo small water shutoff valve connecting refrigerator to home water line may be clogged SLOW ICE CUBE FREEZING Door may have been left ajar Turn temperatureof freezer compartment colder ICE CUBESHAVE ODOR TASTE MOISTURE FORMS ON OUTSIDEOF REFRIGERATOR Old cubes need to be discarded Ice storage container needs to b...

Page 15: ...therhelp FIRST contactthepeople who servicedyour 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 Kentucky40225 FINALLY if your problem is still not resolved write Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North ...

Page 16: ...LECTRIC CUSTOMER CARE SERVICE SERVICE GENERAL ELECTRIC WHAT 1 sNOT COVERED Servicetrips to yourhometo teach you howto usethe product Readyour Use and Care material Ifyou then have any questions about operatingthe product pleasecontactyour dealeror our ConsumerAffairs officeat the addressbelow orcall toll free GE Answer CenteP 800 626 2000 consumer informationservice Improper installation If you ha...

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