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Summary of Contents for TFX22R

Page 1: ...awer s 10 l Food Storage Suggestions 9 Drawer 8c Cover Removal 10 I1 Storage Times 9 Temperature Controls 8 Ice Dispenser 5 7 Vacation Moving Tips 14 Icemaker 5 7 Warranty Back Cover Installation 3 4 Water tqlter Accessory 14 Adapter Plug 4 Adjustable Rollers 4 Clearances 4 Electrical Requirements 3 4 Extension Cord 4 Grounding 3 Location 4 GEAnswer Center Water Supply to Icemaker 4 80 626 2000 Mo...

Page 2: ... Before you request service check the Problem Solver on pages 15 through 18 It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself Energy saving tips o Location of your refrigerator is important Avoid locating it next to your range a heating vent or where the sun wilt shine directly on it o Don t open the doors more often than necessary o Close the doors as soon as possible part...

Page 3: ...r to children Unplug your refrigerator A Before making any repairs Note We strongly recommend that any servicing be performed by a qualified individual B Before cleaning You may safely refreeze frozen foods that have thawed if they still contain ice crystals or if they are still cold below 40 E Thawed ground meats poultry or fish that have any off odor or off color should not be refrozen and shoul...

Page 4: ...house wiring circuits which could cause a fire hazard from overheating wires Refrigerator Location Do not install refrigerator where temperature will go below 60 E because it will not run often enough to maintain proper temperatures Do install it on a floor strong enough to support a fully loaded refrigerator Also see Energy Saving Tips regarding location Clearances Allow the following clearances ...

Page 5: ...open the freezer compartment door and look down into the chute If ice is blocking the chum poke it through with a wooden spoon e To help keep bits of ice from being sprayed beyond the glass place glass close to ice chute but not so close that it blocks outcoming ice o Ice should not be dispensed into thin glasses fine china or delicate crystal they can crack or chip from the combined pressure of y...

Page 6: ...ly due to a combination 0f factors such as certain characteristics of local waters household plumbing and the accumulation of copper salts in an inactive water st_pply line which feeds the icemaker Continued consumption of such discolored ice cubes may be injurious to health If such discoloration is observed discard the ice cubes and Contact your GE Factory Service Center or an authorized Customer...

Page 7: ...Cube Storage Bin Lift the left corner to free the bin from the shelf and pull the bin straight out while supporting it at front and back To Replace Ice Cube Storage Bin Slide the bin back until the tab on the bin locks into the slot in the shelf Ifbin does not go all the way back remove it and rotate the drive mechanism 1 4 turn Then push bin back again until the tab on the bin locks into the slot...

Page 8: ... may want to turn the lettered control one step colder as from C to D Cooler temperatures in the house may cause the compressor to operate less frequently thus allowing the freezer compartment to warm somewhat To protect your frozen food supply leave your lettered setting at this colder setting for the entire winter or for whatever period of time you are turning down your thermostat This is especi...

Page 9: ...bed on pages 10 and H_ To store 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 contenL Qtt wil be necessary to experiment to determine the freezer compartment location and temperature control setting to keep your ice cream at the right serving temperature The rear of the freezer compar...

Page 10: ...rawer has its own cold air duct to allow a stream of cold air from the freezer compartment to flow around the drawer_ The variable temperature control regulates the air flow from the freezer compartment Set control lever to MEAT the coldest setting to store fresh meats If lever is left in meat position for a long period of time some frost may form on the inside of the drawer Set control lever to V...

Page 11: ...sh drawer_ Fit the end of the plastic drawer support into the slot on the gasket with the rubber gasket flap facing you Make sure the gasket snaps into place Sealed Snack Pack The Sealed Snack Pack and shelf to which it is attached can be relocated within the Fresh Food compartment The sealed drawer retains high humidity for convenient storage of meats and cheese bacon hors d oeuvres spreads and s...

Page 12: ...orts at various levels in the freezer compartment let you reposition the shelves from time to time to better accommodate your variable inventory of frozen foods_ To re position shelves 1 While pressing tabs on shelf supports on right wall lift shelf out of grooves in supports 3 Select desired shelf height and insert shelf rods into holes on left wallo If shelf supports at desired level on right wa...

Page 13: ...cal wring excess moisture out of sponge or cloth when cleaning around switches lights or controls Use warm water and baking soda solution about a tablespoon of baking soda to a quart of water This both cleans and neutralizes odors Rinse thoroughly with water and wipe dry Other parts of the refrigerator including door gaskets meat and vegetable drawers ice storage bin and all plastic parts can be c...

Page 14: ...ave open box of soda in refrigerator Leave doors open For shorter vacations remove perishable foods and leave controls at regular settings However if room temperature is expected to drop below 60 E follow same instructions as for extended vacations_ Move icemaker feeler arm to OFF up position and be sure to shut off water supply to the refrigerator When you move Disconnect power cord from wal outl...

Page 15: ...old Refer to instructions for use of TEMPERATURE CONTROLS on page 8 o Grille and condenser need cleaning Refer to page 13 o Check ENERGY SAVING TIPS on page 2 MOTOR STARTS 0 Temperature control starts and stops motor to maintain even temperatures STOPS FREQUENTLY t VIBRATION OR If refrigerator vibrates more than likely it is not resting solidly on the floor and front RATTLING f roller screws or fr...

Page 16: ...l clicks ON or OFE _ Refrigerant boiling or gurgling Cracking or popping of cooling coils caused by expansion and contraction during defrost and refrigeration following defrostl With automatic icemaker the sound of cubes dropping into the bin and water i _ runninginpipes asicemaker refills FOODS DRY OUT o Foods not covered wrapped or Sealed properly i FROSTORICE CRYSTALS ON FROZEN FOOD iCE CUBES H...

Page 17: ...n storage bin may Cause icemaker to shut offprematureiy With icemaker feeler arm in OFF up position levelcubes in binhy hand CUBE DISPENSER DOES NOT WORt WATER HAS POOR TASTE ODOR WATER IN FIRST GLASS tS WARM WATER DISPENSER _ Watersupplylineturnedoffornotconneeted i I I i DOES NOT WORK Supply line may be clogged with sedimenL i _i i i DIVIDER BETWEEN Normal warmth is created by automatic energy s...

Page 18: ...can fuse inside the chute and drop out later leaving water or ice on the floor REFRIGERATOR o Foods with strong odors should be tightly covered HAS ODOR Fed food t_necKiorspol I_ o Interior needs cleaning Refer to page 13 i Defrost water system needs cleaning o Keep open box of baking soda in refrigerator replace every three months INTERIOR LIGHT No power at outlet DOES NOT LIGHT o Light bulb need...

Page 19: ...ther belp _ 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 GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville Kentucky 40225 FINALLY if your problem is still not resolved write Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20...

Page 20: ...ters or by our authorized Customer Care servicers during normal working hours Look in the White or Yellow Pages of your telephone directory for GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY SERVICE GENERAL ELECTRIC HOTPOtNT FACTORY SERVICE or GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER CARE SERVICEr WHAT iS NOT COVERED o Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product Read your Use and Care mater...

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