GE TFJ20JR Operation Manual Download

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SELF-DIAGNOSIS

Car

e, Cleaning

& Self-Diagnosis

• Is the floor firm?

If the floor is unsteady, noise level will increase.

• Are there any trays leaning against the side of the

refrigerator? These trays may produce a resounding noise.

• Are there any food items with high water content?

Refer to page 30 for food storage.

(4) WATER ACCUMULATION INSIDE

• Is interior of the refrigerator clean?

A dirty interior is the main source of odor.

• Are there any foods with a strong odor?

These can produce a bad combination odor with other food odors.

(5) BAD ODOR

• Is the setting of the temperature control dial correct?

Refer to page 15.

• Are foods stored properly?

If cold air hits them directly, some
foods may freeze.

(6) FOODS FREEZE IN REFRIGERATOR

• Is the air flow to the condenser adequate?

If the air flow is inadequate, cooling will not occur.

• Is the door opened/closed frequently?

Cold air will escape if door openings/closings are frequent.

• Is the temperature control dial set correctly?

Refer to page 15.

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Is interior fan of the refrigerator working?
If the fan is not working, cold air will not circulate and
cooling will not occur.

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Is there a gap in the door?
If a gap exists, cold air will escape and cooling will not occur.

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Is frost built up too thick?

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Is refrigerator being defrosted?
If timer is set to defrost, cooling will not occur.

“Let’s Find Out On Our Own”

★

Indicates that the item’s self-diagnosis is
difficult. To clarify, consult dealership where
the unit was purchased.

(1) NO COOLING

(3) NOISY

• Is the electricity on?

1. Is power cord plugged in?
2. Is fuse (breaker) blown?
3. Is there a blackout?

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Is the compressor working?

(2) POOR COOLING

Summary of Contents for TFJ20JR

Page 1: ...ispenser 19 21 Utilizing the Interior Space 22 26 Electronic Monitor Diagnostic System 27 29 Storage of Food 30 What To Know About Frozen Foods 31 Care and Cleaning of Refrigerator 32 Self Diagnosis of Refrigerator 33 Warranty and After Service 34 35 Thank you very much for purchasing the GE Large Freezer Refrigerator Please read and completely understand this Operations Guide before use to ensure...

Page 2: ... DANGER This sign indicates that there is a high probability of causing death or serious injury to the operator if mishandled WARNING This sign indicates that there is a possibility of causing death or serious injury to the operator if mishandled CAUTION This sign indicates that there is a possibility of causing bodily injury to the operator or material damage if mishandled Caution indicators and ...

Page 3: ...LE PLUG WITH WET HANDS DANGER OF ELECTRIC SHOCK SHORT CIRCUIT OR INJURY UNPLUG Do not press power plug with the back of refrigerator DANGER OF FIRE FROM OVER HEATING BY A DAMAGED PLUG DO NOT PRESS When the refrigerator freezer is out of order stop operation by disconnecting the power plug OPERATING THE APPLIANCE WHEN SOMETHING IS ABNORMAL COULD RESULT IN AN ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE UNPLUG The metal ...

Page 4: ...gerator SUBSTANCES REQUIRING STRICT TEMPERATURE CONTROL SHOULD NOT BE STORED IN A HOME REFRIGERATOR DO NOT STORE In the event of a city gas leak provide good ventilation by opening the doors Do not touch refrigerator or wall outlet POSSIBILITY OF FIRE LEADING TO AN EXPLOSION VENTILATE Discard foods which are discolored or foul smelling due to malfunctioning of the refrigerator SPOILED FOOD CAN BE ...

Page 5: ...ner with water on top of refrigerator DANGER OF FIRE CAUSED BY SHORT CIRCUIT DUE TO DETERIORATION OF ELECTRICAL INSULATION BY SPILLED WATER DO NOT When disposing of a refrigerator remove door gasket IT IS DANGEROUS IF A CHILD IS TRAPPED INSIDE REMOVE GASKET Unplug power plug when replacing interior light bulb POSSIBILITY OF ELECTRIC SHOCK UNPLUG Do not touch the ice making part of the automatic ic...

Page 6: ...DANGER OF CAUSING INJURIES DUE TO SHELVES COMING LOOSE AND FALLING IF NOT SECURELY ATTACHED ATTACH SHELVES SECURELY Piping for the icemaker should be installed in accordance with the wiring and piping schematics UNIT MAY LEAK IF NOT INSTALLED CORRECTLY INSTALLATION WARNING A 100V alternating current power source is to be used for the wall outlet POSSIBILITY OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK 100V ONLY Do n...

Page 7: ...igerator in a location away from excess moisture or where water may be present INSULATION WILL DETERIORATE AND CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT KEEP DRY Unplug the power plug from wall outlet when the refrigerator will not be used for an extended period of time DETERIORATING INSULATION COULD CAUSE AN ELECTRIC SHOCK OR SHORT CIRCUIT UNPLUG Do not store bottles or cans in freezer compartment CRACK CONTENTS WIL...

Page 8: ...H Install refrigerator on a sturdy flat floor Straight INSTALLING ON AN UNSTEADY FLOOR COULD CAUSE THE REFRIGERATOR TO TOPPLE WHEN OPENED AND CLOSED AND COULD CAUSE INJURY DO NOT INSTALL Do not put hands under the refrigerator METAL PLATES AND ROTATING PARTS LOCATED UNDER THE REFRIGERATOR MAY CAUSE INJURY DO NOT TOUCH Do not re freeze foods after they have been thawed Frozen Food CONSUMING SPOILED...

Page 9: ...be used as egg case also 1 3 5 7 9 1 3 5 9 7 TFJ22PR TFJ25PR TFJ28PR TFJ30PR TPJ24BR TPJ24PR Freezer Compartment Icemaker Compartment with inspection door built in icemaker Compartment Shelves 3 levels Large Freezer Basket Door Pockets 4 or 5 levels Custom Dispenser back side ice cold water dispenser Refrigerator Compartment Temperature Control Dial Internal Lamps Internal Shelf 3 levels Wine Rack...

Page 10: ...ce cold water dispenser Refrigerator Compartment Temperature Control Dial Internal Lamps Internal Shelf 3 levels High Humidity Vegetable Compartment Chilling Vegetable Compartment Astro Door flip door Type Utility Compartment Door Pockets 4 levels Four Wheel Castors Front Grille Utility Box can be used as egg case also 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 15 15 14 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 7 8 8 9 9 Read ...

Page 11: ...ORCED AIR EVAPORATION AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER YES MOBILITY WHEELS ATTACHED BUILT IN POSSIBLE DOOR REVERSIBILITY ELECTRICAL RATING A 15 WEIGHT Kg 168 168 163 163 143 159 159 132 123 CORD LENGTH M 2 2 Values for useful internal volume and the Electrical Standard Values are based on the Japanese Industry Standard JIS C9607 Values separated by indicate 50 Hz on left and 60 Hz on right Others indicate commo...

Page 12: ...TFJ28PR Units mm Top View Side View TPJ24PF TPJ24PR TPJ24BR Units mm Top View Side View Read Before Using 915 905 155 750 1775 295 385 1150 1290 875 825 710 115 50 915 870 120 750 1775 295 385 1150 1290 830 780 710 70 50 915 765 120 645 1775 295 385 1045 1185 725 675 605 70 50 ...

Page 13: ... mm Top View Side View TFJ20JR Units mm Top View Side View TFJ25PR Units mm Top View Side View 915 875 150 725 1775 280 470 1150 1290 845 795 725 70 50 850 840 115 725 1720 270 470 1065 1278 840 795 725 70 45 800 830 105 725 1720 270 400 1065 1227 840 795 725 70 45 ...

Page 14: ... or on a damp floor be sure to provide gaps by placing the refrigerator on some sort of blocks CAUTION This type of refrigerator uses forced fan cooling Therefore to prevent reduction in the cooling capacity place the refrigerator on top of a firm board before placing it on blocks Do not place the refrigerator directly on top of the blocks Avoid locations in direct sunlight or near heat producing ...

Page 15: ... door If the door is kept closed the refrigerator should maintain its temperature for approximately 2 hours and the freezer for approximately 1 hour For expected outage Accumulate a lot of ice The refrigerator can be maintained by cooling with ice The refrigerator can be maintained longer if it is cooled for 2 3 hours prior to a blackout by setting the temperature control dial to the HIGH cooling ...

Page 16: ...e refrigerator compartment dial 1 3 5 7 9 1 3 5 9 7 REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT 3 Set the refrigerator temperature control dial to 5 for normal operation If the dial is turned toward 1 the refrigerator temperature becomes high and if turned toward 9 temperature becomes low Dial Setting Temperature Operations 1 HIGH For storage of 3 foods at higher temperatures 5 MEDIUM Normal 7 LOW For storage of 9 f...

Page 17: ... and disconnect inlet water supply line from refrigerator Also collect water from the inlet supply line 4 Position the container under the plastic outlet tube that supplies the icemaker on Refrigerator side to collect any water spillage and disconnect the tube 5 Position the container under the plastic outlet tube that supplies the water tank on Freezer side to collect any water spillage and disco...

Page 18: ...ood is to be stored at low temperatures This setting is likely to be frequently used during warmer months Temperature dials should be set at 7 9 as needed FREEZER REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT COMPARTMENT 1 3 5 7 9 1 3 5 9 7 FREEZER REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT COMPARTMENT Refrigerator Compartment Freezer Compartment or 1 3 5 7 9 1 3 5 9 7 or Refrigerator Compartment Freezer Compartment Operation ...

Page 19: ...longer periods of time FREEZER REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT COMPARTMENT Refrigerator Compartment Freezer Compartment or or A SMALL AMOUNT OF FOOD IS STORED 4 Use this setting when food is to be stored at warmer temperatures FREEZER REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT COMPARTMENT Refrigerator Compartment Freezer Compartment 1 3 5 7 9 1 3 5 9 7 1 3 5 7 9 1 3 5 9 7 ...

Page 20: ...ight will come on with a beep sound Crushed ice is dispensed by pushing the pad with a glass 2 DISPENSING CRUSHED ICE When the Touch Key Sign is lightly pushed a green light will come on with a beep sound Cold water is dispensed by pushing the pad with a glass NOTE DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE CRUSHED ICE OR ICE CUBE CHUTE WITH YOUR FINGER OR ANY KIND OF OBJECT 3 DISPENSING COLD WATER 1 Normally when the p...

Page 21: ...h a glass or other type of container 2 DISPENSING CRUSHED ICE Cold water is dispensed by setting the lever to the left and pushing the pad in the center with a glass or other type of container NOTE DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE CRUSHED ICE OR ICE CUBE CHUTE WITH YOUR FINGER OR ANY KIND OF OBJECT 3 DISPENSING COLD WATER 1 The light is kept off by positioning the lever to the left Even when the lever is set t...

Page 22: ...ly push upward 2 Pull forward to remove the icemaker compartment cover and ice bucket together To replace ice bucket push it straight back until it clicks in place If the ice bucket does not seat completely due to an interference of the rotating wing on the back wall pivot the rotating wing by hand approximately 1 3 turn and retry 1 REMOVING THE ICE BUCKET Any spilled ice or water will evaporate n...

Page 23: ...snack case without losing the unique moisture of food For example the snack case is best suited for storing foods such as cheese bacon hors d oeuvres jam paste etc When the lever is set on high humidity the case becomes airtight preventing moisture from escaping into the refrigerator compartment The airtight case allows food to be stored for relatively long periods of time without losing moisture ...

Page 24: ...er accumulates Operation Meat Snack Case High Humidity Vegetable Compartment Temperature Control Lever Chilling Vegetable Compartment When lever is set on high humidity the case becomes airtight preventing moisture from escaping into the refrigerator compartment The airtight case allows foods to be stored for relatively long periods of time without losing moisture content When lever is set on low ...

Page 25: ...pper position Cold air from the freezer compartment will not circulate into this compartment and vegetables can be stored Set control to the upper position if room temperature is below 10 C to prevent water dispenser tank from freezing Frost may form if the lever is set at the lower position for a long period of time ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT DOOR POCKET 6 Both large and small items can be stored in this ...

Page 26: ... shelf and cool your favorite wine REMOVAL OF AIRTIGHT SNACK CASE AND REPLACING THE INTERIOR LIGHT BULB 9 1 To remove the airtight snack case Pull the case forward lifting slightly 2 To replace the interior light bulb Remove the glass shelf above the airtight snack case by pulling it forward and unhooking it from the adjustable height fixtures Remove the lamp cover on back of snack case Remove lam...

Page 27: ...mple food preparation counter when opened by pulling the handle forward while lifting up The refrigerator mini door allows a small amount of cold air to flow from the freezer compartment through a small hole to cool stored foods There is a lid inside the mini door inside refrigerator door to prevent cold air from escaping Foods that require frequent retrieval such as juice should be stored in the ...

Page 28: ...OR 3 If the interior temperature of the freezer compartment remains unusually high for a long period of time 1 4 hours a red light will come on This red light will go off when interior temperature returns to normal CAUTION When the refrigerator is first plugged in the red light will stay on for several hours until the interior temperature goes down This is not a malfunction In order to allow the t...

Page 29: ... diagnosis codes are as follows FF FREEZER MALFUNCTION PF POWER SOURCE MALFUNCTION CI ICEMAKER MALFUNCTION dE DEFROSTER MALFUNCTION SELECTION TOUCH KEY 7 This unique GE custom dispenser feature allows ice cubes and crushed ice to be dispensed without opening the door When the appropriate key for ice cubes crushed ice or cold water is lightly pushed the selected sign will be lighted with a green li...

Page 30: ...at the electricity has been interrupted for more than 2 seconds The freezer and refrigerator compartments should be checked If the reset key is pushed the PF light will go out and a diagnosis can be made whether there are any other malfunctions present PF is not a mechanical malfunction 2 POWER SOURCE MALFUNCTION PF If the dE code flashes with a green light this indicates that the defrosting opera...

Page 31: ...rst 5 Do not store ice cream in the door pocket 1 STORAGE OF FOOD 2 WARNINGS ABOUT FOOD STORAGE 1 Provide space between items in the refrigerator Packing items too densely will reduce circulation of cold air reducing cooling 2 If foods stored in the freezer are not sealed airtight water condensation could occur on the surface of the refrigerator s cold walls and dampen contents by dewing Therefore...

Page 32: ...hould be fresh Freshness is most important to ensure tasty frozen food 2 Cool food before freezing If a hot item is placed inside the freezer the freezer will warm up affecting other food items 3 Always seal products in an airtight container or wrapping in order to prevent changes in food In addition liquids should be stored in containers with extra volume to accommodate expansion 4 Freeze single ...

Page 33: ...amp cover before replacing the bulb NOTE On some models a screw must be removed before removing the lamp cover REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT upper light bulb 1 Pull out the 2 knobs or dials 2 Remove cover by turning it upward or by pulling it outward 3 Turn lamp to the left to remove and replace it 4 Use only a 40W bulb A B C D E Freezer Control C is Initial Setting E is Coldest OFF 1 3 5 7 9 5 REPLACI...

Page 34: ...IN REFRIGERATOR Is the air flow to the condenser adequate If the air flow is inadequate cooling will not occur Is the door opened closed frequently Cold air will escape if door openings closings are frequent Is the temperature control dial set correctly Refer to page 15 Is interior fan of the refrigerator working If the fan is not working cold air will not circulate and cooling will not occur Is t...

Page 35: ... is performed In accordance with the WARRANTY NOTE the dealership where the unit was purchased will dispatch a repairman for the job If you do not contact the dealership please contact GE APPLIANCES JAPAN INC The following information is to be reported to the dealer or to this company 1 Customer s name address and telephone number 2 Model of refrigerator 3 Details of problem Refer to the chapter o...

Page 36: ... to switch to a substance which has less impact on the ozone layer 96 SPECIFIED FREON REGULATION REFRIGERATOR LOVING CARE INSPECTION INSPECTION OF OLDER MODEL REFRIGERATORS Are these symptoms present Unusually hot power cord and plug Damaged power cord Burning smell Accumulation of water under refrigerator Electric shock Other malfunction and breakdown Request Unplug the power plug to prevent brea...

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