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Summary of Contents for TFX24F

Page 1: ...Reset 7 8 Vacation Moving Tips 19 W Temperature 7 warranty Back Cover Energy Saver 5 Water Filter Accessory 19 Energy Saving Tips 2 Food Saver System 15 Food Storage Suggestions 14 Storage Ilmes 14 Ice Dispenser 10 13 Icemaker 1o 13 Installation 3 4 Adapter Plug 4 Adjustable Rollers 4 Clearances 4 Electrical Requirements 3 4 Extension Cord 4 Grounding 3 Location 4 Water Supply to Icemaker 4 Light ...

Page 2: ...ve time and money Before you request service check the Problem Solver on pages 20 through 22 It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself 2 Energy sating tips Location of your refrigerator is important Avoid locating it next to your range aheating vent or where the sun will shine directly on it Don t open the doors more often than necessary Close the doors as soon as p...

Page 3: ...e any off odor or off color should not be refrozen and should not be eaten Thawed ice cream should be discarded If the odor or color of any food is poor or questionable get rid of it The food may be dangerous to eat Even partial thawingand refreezing reduce the eating quality of foods particularly hits vegetables and prepared foods The eating quality of red meats is affected less than that of many...

Page 4: ... overloading house wiring circuits which could cause a fire hazard from overheating wires Refrigerator Location Do notinstallrefrigeratorwhere temperaturewill go below 60 F 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 cl...

Page 5: ...ch the temperature you set If you turn your household thermostat below 60 F at night you may want to turn the lettered control one step colder as from C to DY 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 ...

Page 6: ...y on the following pages System Checkpadputsa review of the electronic diagnosis of five coded fimctions at your fingertip and also allows you to erase codes fkomdisplay Electronic control allows you to turn night light in water and ice dispenser on and off Electronic control allows you to select ice cubes or crushed ice and green signal light confirms your choice When your refrigerator is first p...

Page 7: ...Light Glows At first it s probably because your newly installed refrigerator hasn t completely cooled down yet Wait a few hours for it to cool and then the light will go out From then on the red light will glow whenever temperatures inside get too high for proper food storage If this happens open the doors only when absolutely necessary and close them as quickly as possible As soon as inside tempe...

Page 8: ...ften than absolutely necessary while this code is displayed Touching the SYSTEM CHECK RESET pad after the freezer compartment temperature has returned to normal will erase the code This flashing code tells you the power to the refrigerator has been interrupted for more than 2 seconds Check the condition of food in both the fresh food and freezer compartments Touch SYSTEM CHECK RESET pad to erase c...

Page 9: ...ghts 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 thefreezer compartment door 9 ...

Page 10: ...e Refreshment Center Compartment door is open To open lift compartment door handle and pull down Close door after use Although durable stain and scratch resistant the work surface on the Refreshment Center counter should not be used as a cutting board Sharp utensils can damage it l til Cold Air Duct Cold air entering from the freezer compartment keeps the temperature in the Refreshment Center Comp...

Page 11: ... the chute to fkeeze shut Periodically open the fkeezer compartment door and look down into the chute If ice is blocking the chute poke it through with a wooden spoon 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 fme china or delicate crystal they can crack or c...

Page 12: ...consumption of such discolored ice cubes may be injurious to health If such discoloration is observed discard the ice cubes andcontactyour GeneraiElectric Factory Service Center or an authorized Customer Care servicer Dispenser continued To Dispense Ice and Water For ice touch CUBES or CRUSHED pad For water simply position glass beneath words CHILLED WATER Em L II I Grip glass or other container g...

Page 13: ... Ice Cube Storage Bin Lifi the left comer to free the bin from the shelf and pull the bin straight out while supporting it at front and back ToReplace Ice Cube Storage Bin Slide the bin back until the tab on the bin locks into the slot in the shelf Drive Mechanism v If bin does not go all the way back remove it and rotate the drive mechanism 1 4turn Then push bin back again until the tab on the bi...

Page 14: ...n designed topreserve These drawers are described on page 15 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 It willbCnecessary toexperiment to determine the freezer compartment location and temperature control setting to keep your ice cream at the right serving tempera...

Page 15: ...nes Keeper The Convertible Meat Pan drawer has its own cold air duct to allow a stream of cold air from the freezer compartment to flow around the drawer Moist n Fresh drswer close tightly Convertible MeatKeeper i 11111 i ll lu Uku 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...

Page 16: ...ports tilt it and take it out 6 Pull the Meats or Vegetables drawer straight out then lift its cover and remove it I N 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 snacks Shelf Positions How to Rearrange Your Shelves Adjus...

Page 17: ... Bin s hook in slots on the tracks of the door and push in Ports Bin will lock in place 1 While pressing tabs on shelf supports on right wall lift shelf out of grooves in supports e 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 Be sure shelf wire is fully...

Page 18: ... up spills right away Use one tablespoon of baking soda in one quart of water to clean the inside door surface refreshment center bin and inside access door Rinse wipe dry Inside the fresh food and freezer compartments should be cleaned at least once a year Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning If this is not practical wring excess moisture out of sponge or cloth when cleaning around switches li...

Page 19: ...th baking soda solution of one tablespoon of soda to one quart of water Wipe dry To prevent odors leave 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 F follow same instructions as for extended vacations Move icemaker feeler arm to OFF up position and be ...

Page 20: ...ker or burned out fuse Modern refrigerators with more storage space and a larger freezer compartment require more operating time Normal when refrigerator is first delivered to your home usually requires 24 hours to completely cool down Large amounts of food placed in refrigerator to be cooled or frozen Hot weather frequent door openings Door left open Temperature controls are set too cold Refer to...

Page 21: ...rapped or sealed properly FROST OR ICE Door may have been lefi ajar or package holding door open CRYSTALS ON Too frequent and too long door openings FROZEN FOOD Frost within package is normal SLOW ICE CUBE Door may have been left ajar FREEZING Turn temperature of freezer compartment colder ICE CUBES HAVE Old cubes need to be discarded ODOR TASTE Ice storage bin needs to be emptied or washed Unseal...

Page 22: ...l as in succeeding glasses If water reservoir has been drained allow several hours for replenished supply to chill Water SUpplyline turned off or not connected Supply line maybe clogged with sediment c Normal warmth is created by automatic energy saver system circulating warm liquid around front edge of freezer compartment to help prevent condensation on outside of refrigerator in hot humid weathe...

Page 23: ...er 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 General Electric Appliance Park Louisville Kentucky 40225 FINALLY if your problem is still not resolved write Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 ...

Page 24: ...OK In me vvnlie or YeiIUW t ages by our Factory Service Centers or of your telephone directory for by our authorized Customer Care GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY servicers during normal working GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY hours SERVICE GENERAL ELECTRIC HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE or GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER CARE SERVICE WHAT IS NOT COVERED Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product Read y...

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