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Refrigerator

GE Quality Product

Use andCare Guide

Models: TDX9

TDX11

Safety Instructions

.........................3

Operating Instructions, Tips

Appliance Registration..................................2

Food Storage Suggestions...........................5

Shelves and Storage Drawer.......................4

Temperature Control .....................................3

Care and Cleaning

Behind Refrigerator........................................7

Cleaning—Inside and Outside......................6

Condenser ........................................................7

Defrosting—Fresh Food 

and Freezer Compartments .....................6

Defrost Water Pan..........................................7

Light Bulb Replacement ...............................7

Problem Solver

...............................11

More questions…call

GE Answer Center® 800.626.2000

Preparation

Clearances........................................................8

Leveling Legs...................................................8

Location ............................................................8

Vacation and Moving Precautions .............8

Vacuum Break ..............................................10

Installation

.....................................9, 10

Adapter Plug ....................................................9

Electrical Requirements................................9

Extension Cord ................................................9

Grounding.........................................................9

Reversing the Door Swing.........................10

Consumer Services

...................15

Model and Serial Numbers ......................... 2

Repair Service................................................. 2

Warranty ....................................... Back Cover

Part No. 162D3912P005
Pub No. 49-60045

6-99

JR

Printed in Slovenia

Summary of Contents for TDX11

Page 1: ...esh Food and Freezer Compartments 6 Defrost Water Pan 7 Light Bulb Replacement 7 Problem Solver 11 More questions call GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Preparation Clearances 8 Leveling Legs 8 Location 8 Vacation and Moving Precautions 8 Vacuum Break 10 Installation 9 10 Adapter Plug 9 Electrical Requirements 9 Extension Cord 9 Grounding 9 Reversing the Door Swing 10 Consumer Services 15 Model and Se...

Page 2: ...re proud of our service and want you to be pleased If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive here are steps to follow for further help FIRST contact the people who serviced your 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 ...

Page 3: ...tion do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment particularly when hands are damp or wet Skin may adhere to these extremely cold surfaces Unplug your refrigerator before cleaning and making repairs NOTE We strongly recommend that any servicing be performed by a qualified individual Before replacing a burned out light bulb the refrigerator should be unplugged in order to avoid contact...

Page 4: ... of the shelf and pull forward and down Then tilt the shelf and take it out Shelf guards on the rear of the shelves in the fresh food compartment help prevent containers from touching the cooling plate If bowls or similar containers touch the plate frost could form on the containers and cause partial freezing of their contents This frost may melt and drip during the defrosting cycle Fruit Vegetabl...

Page 5: ...s been designed to preserve the natural moisture and freshness of produce Covering vegetables with a moist towel helps maintain crispness As a further aid to freshness prepackaged vegetables can be stored in their original wrapping Unfrozen meats fish and poultry Always remove store wrappings Rewrap in foil plastic wrap or wax paper and refrigerate immediately Cheese Wrap well with aluminum foil w...

Page 6: ...shwasher Defrosting Fresh Food Compartment Defrosting of the fresh food compartment takes place automatically every time the refrigerator turns off Melted frost water drains from the cooling plate into a trough below the plate out the back of the refrigerator and down into a pan near the bottom of the refrigerator see Defrost Water Pan section where it evaporates NOTE If heavy frost forms on the c...

Page 7: ...gerator away from the wall and use a non metallic brush or a vacuum cleaner attachment to remove any accumulated dust Defrost Water Pan The pan located below the condenser should be cleaned at least once a year DO NOT REMOVE THE PAN Move the refrigerator out from the wall as far as necessary and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before cleaning the pan Use a clean cloth or sponge dampened...

Page 8: ...ular setting However if room temperature is expected to drop below 60 F follow the same instructions as for extended vacations Leveling Legs Leveling legs near each front corner of the refrigerator are adjustable They firmly position the refrigerator and prevent it from moving when the doors are opened Leveling legs should be set so the front of the refrigerator is raised just enough that the door...

Page 9: ...tlet cover screw does not ground the appliance unless cover screw is metal and not insulated and wall outlet is grounded through house 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 If this is not done the adapter ground terminal is very likel...

Page 10: ...hinge pin and close the door 12 Assemble the bottom hinge on the left leg 13 Replace the base grille 14 Turn the leveling legs counterclockwise and stand the refrigerator upright 15 Lower the bottom socket of the freezer door onto the center hinge pin and close the door 16 Fit the top hinge pin into the socket at the top of the freezer door tighten the screws and replace the hinge cover 17 Move th...

Page 11: ...roperly FROST OR ICE CRYSTALS Normal in this type of refrigerator ON FROZEN FOOD FRESH FOOD OR Temperature control not set cold enough Refer to the instructions in the FREEZER COMPARTMENT Operating your Refrigerator section TEMPERATURE Hot weather frequent door openings TOO WARM Package may be holding door open or door left open for long time SLOW ICE CUBE FREEZING Trays not placed on freezer comp...

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Page 15: ... 626 2000 Whatever your question about any GE major appliance GE Answer Center information service is available to help Your call and your question will be answered promptly and courteously And you can call any time GE Answer Center service is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week Service Contracts 800 626 2224 You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be there after your war...

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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