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 Be There

With 

 purchase of your new GE appliance, receive 

assurance that if you ever need information or assistance
from GE, we’ll be there. 

 you have to do is cdl—toll-free!

 

 

Service

M-GE-CARES

AGE Consumer Service professional

 provide 

 repair 

scheduled at a time that’s convenient
for you. Many GE Consumer Service

 locations offer you

service today or tomorrow, or at your
convenience 

 a.m. to 

 p.m.

 

 a.m. to 

 p.m. Satur-

days). Our factory-trained technicians
know your appliance inside and 
so most repairs can be 

 in just

one visit.

Service Contracts

You can have the secure feeling that
GE Consumer Service 

 stall be

there 

 your warranty 

 Pur-

chase a GE contract whale your war-
ranty is 

 in effect and you’ll receive

 discount. With a 

year contract, you’re assured of future
service at today’s prices.

 your question about any 

GE

major appliance, GE Answer 
information service is 

 to

help. Your 

 your 

 be answered 

 and

courteously And you can 

 any

time. GE Answer 

 service is

open 

24 

hours a 

 7 days a week.

 

—.

 

 to service 

own appliances can have needed
parts or accessories sent 

 to

their home, free of shipping charge!

The GE 

 system provides access

to over 47,000 parts.. and   GE
Genuine 

 

 are 

warranted. 

 MasterCard and

Discover cards are accepted.

User maintenance instructions

contained in this 

 cover 

 to be performed by

any user. Other servicing 

 be referred to 

 ser-

vice 

 Caution must be

exercised, since improper servicing

may cause unsafe operation.

For Customers 

 

Special Needs...

Upon request, GE will provide 
controls for a variety of GE appliances,
and a brochure to assist in planning a
barrier-free kitchen for persons with
limited 

 To 

 these items,

free of charge, 

 800.626,2000.

Consumers with impaired hearing

or speech who have access to a 
or a conventional teletypewriter may

 

 (800-833-4322)

to request information or service.

Summary of Contents for TFX27R

Page 1: ...Saver 5 Shelves 1 EnerW Saving Tips 2 Storage Drawers 10 11 Food Saver System 10 Dmwer Cover Removal 11 Food Storage Suggestions 9 Temperature Controls 5 Storage Times 9 Vacation Moving Tips 14 Ice Di...

Page 2: ...than necessary Close the doors as soon as possible particularly in hot humid weather Be sure the doors are closed tightly Before leaving the house or retiring for the night check to be sure the doors...

Page 3: ...poor or questionable get rid of it The food may be dangerous to eat Even partial thawing and refreezing reduce the eating quality of foods particularly fruits vegetables and prepared foods The eating...

Page 4: ...ring circuits which could cause a fire hazard from overheating wires Refrigerator Location Do not install refrigerator where temperature will go below 60 F because it will not run often enough to main...

Page 5: ...mperature 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 D Cooler temperatures in the house may cause the comp...

Page 6: ...reezer 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...

Page 7: ...ker Continued consumption of such discolored ice cubes may be injurious to heahh If such discoloration is observed discard the ice cubes md contact your GE Factov Service Center or an authorized Custo...

Page 8: ...e together To Remove Ice Cube Storage Bin A I 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 Sl...

Page 9: ...ir original wrapping Note Special fresh fo d compartment drawers make it unnecessary to wrap certain foods which they ve been desig zed to preserve These drawers are described in the Food Saver S stem...

Page 10: ...air from the freezer compartment to flow around the drawer The variable temperature control regulates the air flow from the freezer compartment Drawer Removal Drawers will stop before coming all the w...

Page 11: ...s 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...

Page 12: ...To remove Lift Porta Bin straight up until mounting hooks disengage To replace or relocate Select desired shelf height engage Porta Bin s hook in slots on the tracks of the door and push in Porta Bin...

Page 13: ...ponge 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 Rin...

Page 14: ...erature is expected to drop below 60 F 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...

Page 15: ...ed in refrigerator to be cooled or frozen Hot weather frequent door openings s Door left open Temperature controls are set too cold Refer to instructions for use of TEMPERA RE CONTROLS Grille and cond...

Page 16: ...by expansion and contraction dting defrost and refrigeration following defrost With automatic icemaker the sound of cubes dropping into the bin and water running in pipes as icemaker refills Temperat...

Page 17: ...r is replenished with fresh water Poor tasting incoming water Install a water filter see Water filter accessory section Allow about 24 hours for water to cool to proper temperature after refrigerator...

Page 18: ...needs cleaning Refer to the Care and Cleaning section I Defrost watersystemneeds cleaning Keep open box of baking soda in refrigerator replace every three months INTERIOR LIGHT No power at outlet DOES...

Page 19: ...er Cente information service is avaflable to help Your cdl and your question wdl be answered prompdy and courteously And you can cdl any time GE Answer Cente service is open 24 hours a day 7 days a we...

Page 20: ...ur 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 EL...

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