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Summary of Contents for TFX24E

Page 1: ...spenser ElectronicMonitorand Diagnostic System p6 How toUse Your Dispenser Controls pD Food Storage Suggestions p13 Save timeandmoney Before yourequestservice usetileProblemSolver p19 _ ourD_TectL_neto Gene_ a_ Electric a _a The GE Answer Cen_er 800 626 2000 6E_ERAL ELECTRIC ...

Page 2: ...tor Before sending in this card please write these numbers here Model Number Serial Number Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your refrigerator If you received a damaged refrigerator immediately contact the dealer or builder that sold you the refrigerator Save time and money Before you request service check the Problem Solver on pages 19 through 22 It lists minor c...

Page 3: ...ny food is poor or questionable get rid of it The food may be dangerous to eat Even partial thawing and refreez ing reduce the eating quality of foods particularly fruits vege tables and prepared foods The eating quality of red meats is affected less than that of many other foods Use refrozen foods as soon as possible to save as much of their eating quality as you can o If your old refrigerator is...

Page 4: ...ble through your local service organization The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own individual electrical outlet t15 volt 60 Hertz single phase AC This is recommended for best performance and to prevent over loading house wiring circuits which could cause a possible fire hazard from overheating wires Refrigerator Unstan ation Location Do not install refrigerator where temperature wi...

Page 5: ... fresh food compartment Check it a day later If the milk is too warm or too cold adjust the temperature controls Use the ice cream test for the freezer compartment Place a con tainer of ice cream in the center of the freezer compartment Check it after a day if it s too hard or too soft adjust the temperatu re controls Always allow 24 hours for the refrig erator to reach the temperature you set If ...

Page 6: ...thoroughly on the following pages System Check pad puts a review of the electronic diagnosis of five coded functions at your fingertip and also allows you to erase codes from display _ Electronic control allows you to turn night light in water andqce dispenser on and off Electronic control allows you to select ice cubes or crushed ice and green signal light confirms your choice When your refrigera...

Page 7: ...ormal the light goes out How the Electronic Monitor and Diagnostic System works The word NORMAL is lighted in green except when a failure has been detected If either door is open for more than 30 seconds a recurring beep sounds The light goes out and the beeping stops when you close the door There are times when you ll want the Door Alarm beeper turned off When you re rearranging a lot of food for...

Page 8: ...ode This flashing code teIIs you something s wrong with the defrost system keep doors closed to retain cold and call for service Touch SYSTEM CHECK RESET pad to erase code and to check for other failures This flashing code tells you to check your frozen food Has any of it started to thaw A package may be holding the freezer compartment door open Don t open the door more often than absolutely neces...

Page 9: ...inued ignamLights and Diagnostic Codes What they mean and what to do when they alert you is summarized on this panel on the inside of the freezer compartment door Panel located on the inside of the freezer compartment door 9 Part No 468326P01 ...

Page 10: ...r in the chute to freeze shut Periodicalty open the freezer compartment door and took down into the chute If ice is block ing the chute poke it through with a wooden spoon o 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 ice should not be dispensed into thin glasses fine china or delicate crystal they can cr...

Page 11: ...n of such discolored ice cubes may be injurious to health If such dis coloration is observed discard the ice cubes and contact your General Electric Factory Service Center or an authorized Customer Care servicer To Dispense Ice and Water For ice touch CUBES or i CRUSHED pad For water simply position glass beneath words CHILLED WATER 1 _ Grip glass or other container gently near rim and press rim f...

Page 12: ...cts cubes in groups of five and it is normal for several cubes to be joined together However infrequent usage of ice can cause ice clumps to form in the storage bin resulting in temporary malfunction of the dispenser mechanism If this happens o remove storage bin from freezer compartment o break up ice clumps with fingertip pressure and discard remaining clumps replace bin before remaining cubes m...

Page 13: ...drawers are described on page 14 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 content o tt will be necessary to experiment to determine the freezer compart ment location and temperature con trol setting to keep your ice cream at the right serving temperature o The rear of th...

Page 14: ...esh drawers are partially sealed by gaskets attached to the covers at the front and back edges Always replace them in these covers and push the drawers all the way in Cooi n Fresh Drawer The lower right drawer is designed to provide lower humidity storage for items such as Apples Nectarines Raspberries Apricots Oranges Summer Squash Grapes Peaches Strawberries Mushrooms Pears Tangerines Convertibl...

Page 15: ...er must be returned to the lower left position Sealed Snack Pack on models so equipped 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 unwrapped meats and cheese bacon hors d oeuvres spreads and snacks 15 How to rearrange your she ves Adjustable Shelves Shelves in the fresh ...

Page 16: ...ion the shelves from time to time to better accommodate your variable inventory of frozen foods To reposition shelves 1 While pressing tabs on shelf supports on rigM wall lift shelf out of grooves in supports 3 Select desired shelf height and insert shelf rods into holes on left wall If shelf supports at desired level on right wall have tabs lower shelf into grooves on support while pressing tabs ...

Page 17: ...about a tablespoon of baking soda to a quart of water Rinse thoroughly with water and wipe dry Follow this same pro cedure for cleaning door gaskets meat and vegetable drawers and all plastic parts Wash ice storage bin in lukewarm water only Do not use cleansing powders or other abrasive cleaners Do not wash any plastic parts from your refrigerator in your automatic dishwasher Electronic Monitor a...

Page 18: ...cure all loose items such as grille shelves and storage pans by taping them securely in place to prevent damage Be sure refrigerator stays in upright position only during actual moving and in van Refrigerator must be secured in van to prevent movement Protect outside of refrigerator with btanket The perfect companion to your automatic icemaker Quadra Kleen Water Filter Your ice cubes can only be a...

Page 19: ...F position i _ _ If interior light is not on refrigerator rnay not be Plugged in at wall outlet i i o If plug is secure and the refrigerator stiil fails to operate plug a lampora i small appliance into the same outlet to determine if there is a tripped circuit i breaker or burned out fuse _ MOTOR OPERATES Modern refrigerators with more storage space and a larger freezer FOR LONG PERIODS compartmen...

Page 20: ... time to time Defros _ timer switch ciicks a _defrost Defrost water dripping into drain pan Temperature control clicks ON orOFR i i ReMge_ant boiiing Or gurgling z i i ii if i _ Cracking or popping of cooling coils caused by expansion and contraction during i defrost and refrigeration following defrost with automatic icemakerl the sound of cubes dropping into the bin and water i running in pipes a...

Page 21: ...tal Quadra Clean water filter see page 18 WATER IN FIRST e Allow about 24 hours for water to cool to proper temperature after refrigerator GLASS IS WARM is first installed i o if water dispenser has not been used for extended period water in first glass _ i will not be as cool as in succeeding glasses If water reservoir has been drained allow several hours for replenished supply to chill WATER DIS...

Page 22: ...retainers on rear wall 4 Lift panel to disengage top from pins on side walls and remove panel _ After replacing with same size bulb _ti_ reinstall panel hang top on pins pull I knob in OFF i i i bottom down push it back and release it to let I p engage grooves in retainers Replace temperature control position turn it to previous setting and plug refrigerator back in TO REPLACE A LIGHT BULB IN FREE...

Page 23: ...l not resolved write Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago illinois 60606 Service Contracts __ keep your appliance in good operating For trouble4ree service beyond _ _f condition during the contract period at the written warranty period 2 _ _ _ no additional charge Service contracts _ _ _ _ let you pay today s prices for service if you prefer to budget your repair exp...

Page 24: ...ICE GENERAL ELECTRIC_ HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE or GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER CARE _JSERVICE WHAT NOT COVERED o Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product Read 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 The GE Answer Center TM 800o62 2000 con...

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